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send for

Idioms  
  1. Summon someone, request that someone come, as in She sent for all the children when their father lay dying . [Late 1500s]

  2. Order a delivery of something, as in The king sent for a bottle of wine . Also see send away , def. 2; send out , def. 2.


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“I always said, ‘I’m never going to Hollywood until they send for me,’ ” he told T.C.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026

According to reports, Mr. Musk asked his executives to send him a hiring list every week and to “think carefully” about whom they send for his approval.

From Washington Times ● May 16, 2023

The Baltic States, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, said that they would also send for China’s envoys to the three countries to discuss the matter.

From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2023

It also claimed the instructor did not send for help and later accused Mr Sanderson of having caused the crash in a "false report to protect his client".

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2023

“Then send for extra troops. I want backup when Day shows up to protect his family.”

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

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