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call-ups

  • plural
    of call-up.
    call-up
    noun
    an order to report for active military service.

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Across the 11 games played in League One and League Two on Saturday – nine postponed because of international call-ups – only three had attendances less than their home average for the season.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

So, when manager Dave Roberts was asked in Detroit whether the Dodgers would consider setting up a left-field platoon with the team’s September call-ups, he said yes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Spin-bowling all-rounder Arafat Minhas, left-arm seamer Mohammed Imran Jr, wicketkeeper Said Baig and all-rounders Mohammad Imran and Razaullah have all received call-ups.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

By late August, it was obvious Freeman would be among the Braves’ call-ups when rosters expanded on Sept. 1.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

Owori also featured for Uganda's national team during the 2021 Africa Cup of nations qualifying campaign and was regarded as a strong contender for future call-ups to the Cranes.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026