call upon
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Whatever approach Xi takes, he wouldn’t be able to call upon officers with Zhang’s unique stature as a combat veteran and member of China’s red aristocracy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
But Brook still has plenty of experience to call upon and, if England's new generation also make their mark, his team could challenge for another title.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
Sellers shuffle out sweatshirts and tees at a blistering pace before raising yellow survey flags into the air to call upon the next guest.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
It comes as parents call upon on the Welsh government to extend funded childcare to young children between nine months and two years old, like in England.
From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025
He worried about gossip, “I was unwilling to call upon you to.night for fear of talk.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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