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Recent Examples of call (up)
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
The team has served as a development ground for future Red Bull drivers in the past, but no driver has received the call-up since Alex Albon in 2019.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
The trials of Jobe Another Mud Hen will have to wait a few more months — say six or so — for his call-up from Toledo: Jackson Jobe.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
Joe Noteboom received the assignment in Week 1, then was replaced mid-game by practice squad call-up A.J. Arcuri after Noteboom suffered a high-ankle sprain.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 18 Sep. 2024
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Bryan Ramos After a strong start following a May call-up, the rookie was demoted May 30 and hit .164 in his final 22 games after returning to the Sox.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
The team has served as a development ground for future Red Bull drivers in the past, but no driver has received the call-up since Alex Albon in 2019.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
The trials of Jobe Another Mud Hen will have to wait a few more months — say six or so — for his call-up from Toledo: Jackson Jobe.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
Joe Noteboom received the assignment in Week 1, then was replaced mid-game by practice squad call-up A.J. Arcuri after Noteboom suffered a high-ankle sprain.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 18 Sep. 2024
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In fact, the hugely popular, controversial comedian has already lined up 32 arena and amphitheater shows across North America for 2025.Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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The cellular provider set up the Sabrina’s Sweet Spot pop-up truck at The Grove shopping center over the weekend, and hundreds of Carpenter devotees lined up for hours to experience the exciting activation.Jack Irvin, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Legends of Tomorrow started its life as the Arrowverse’s biggest flop, with a dull first season about a motley crew of heroes and villains from The Flash and Arrow being recruited by a time traveler to stop a despot’s rise to power.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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During that time, the actor purchased an uninhabitable island in Tahiti and recruited Los Angeles architect Judge, portrayed by Jon Heder, to build the world’s first ecologically friendly retreat.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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And the ticker-tape parade of summonses has spurred compliance.Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2024
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Four people were taken into custody and handed summonses at the event, CBS reported.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
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Instead, community members organized and called for preserving these essential health services.Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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According to job search site Indeed, small acts of appreciation or team-building moments, like bringing in treats or organizing a game, can go a long way in creating a positive work environment.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Upon landing the role, García-Rulfo enlisted the help of academics to drill down on the book’s core themes of love, patriarchy and mortality.Max Gao, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Republican National Committee Co-Chairwoman Lara Trump said in a statement on Election Day eve that the RNC has enlisted 500 lawyers who are on standby to handle any allegations of voter fraud, which has long been a focus for the GOP.Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hager finished his 35-year military career as deputy commanding general for operations, Cyber National Mission Force and mobilization assistant to the commander for USCYBERCOM.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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For Republicans, Cruz's victory would be a reminder that strong grassroots mobilization and a clear ideological message can still win the day in competitive states.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her rally in Houston late last month rivaled any recent sporting or musical event in my mind, summoning memories of Obama’s 2008 acceptance speech in Denver.Philip Eliott / Detroit, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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Getting Remake From Hollywood & Italian Industry Vets Nicholas Hoult stars as Justin Kemp, a regional magazine writer and dedicated family man married to Allison (Zoey Deutch), who is nearing the end of a problematic pregnancy and needs her husband close by when he is summoned to jury duty.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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Fountain House also touts that members who enroll in degree or certificate-seeking educational programs have a 90% average semester completion rate.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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People interested in this job can enroll in four-year apprenticeship programs to learn the necessary skills.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Call (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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