call upon
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"Oman once again reaffirms its steadfast commitment to continuing its efforts aimed at safeguarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz... We also call upon all parties to cooperate with Oman in these efforts."
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
While McKenna noted this is primarily attributed to trust funds, it doesn’t mean the average Gen Z-er has a trust to call upon.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
As well as Fragapane, Amankwaah has plenty of support to call upon from her family, which is also packed with sporting talent.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
When their All-Star forward Jalen Williams suffered a hamstring injury, they had an appropriate fill-in to call upon: a backup big man named, coincidentally, Jaylin Williams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
"In the name of King Robert and the good lords you serve, I call upon you to seize him and help me return him to Winterfell to await the king's justice."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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