called into action
idiom
: asked to start working or doing a particular task
As a doctor, she can be called into action at any time of the day.
Our military unit was called into action at the start of the war.
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Still, Irvine’s proudest accomplishment may be the Robert Irvine Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is to cook meals, bring awareness and raise funds for active military, veterans and first responders like the ones called into action after the recent Tampa tragedy.
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Demarco Williams, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
In a fictional world of effusive and eccentric characters, which included portrayals by Jon Hamm and Juno Temple, both nominated for Emmys as well, Morris’ Witt stood in contrast as a decent and unassuming man called into action.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
An uber-reluctant Wolverine is back and called into action but wants nothing to do with this Deadpool guy.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 July 2024
The rookie center, called into action early in the first quarter, swished his first three-point attempt of the season from the right corner to give Dallas a 13-11 lead midway through the first period.
—Ben Golliver, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
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Demarco Williams, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
In a fictional world of effusive and eccentric characters, which included portrayals by Jon Hamm and Juno Temple, both nominated for Emmys as well, Morris’ Witt stood in contrast as a decent and unassuming man called into action.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
An uber-reluctant Wolverine is back and called into action but wants nothing to do with this Deadpool guy.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 July 2024
The rookie center, called into action early in the first quarter, swished his first three-point attempt of the season from the right corner to give Dallas a 13-11 lead midway through the first period.
—Ben Golliver, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
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“Called into action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/called%20into%20action. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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