call-ups

noun

plural of call-up
as in summonses

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  1. summonses
  2. mobilizations
  3. calls
  4. rallies
Noun
  • The number of summonses for low-level offenses, including criminal summonses, has risen during his tenure.
    — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • They were eventually arrested and are expected to be issued summonses and released.
    — Ali Bauman, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of summonses
Noun
  • Major French labor confederation involved in the October mobilizations.
    — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Hundreds of thousands have joined daily protests against the plans, in one of the country’s largest social mobilizations since the end of Communist rule 35 years ago.
    — Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Definition of mobilizations
Noun
  • Kiros will arrive on Capitol Hill at a moment when Democrats continue to confront calls from many of their voters for generational change.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Miller defied calls over the summer to end his campaign before a deadline that would have allowed Republicans to replace him on the November ballot amid allegations of domestic abuse toward his ex-wife and young daughter.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of calls
Noun
  • Demonstrators are protesting high costs of living, among other things, as student and teacher unions join Yellow Vests at the mass rallies.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Hawks staved off multiple Wizards rallies and not only picked up a third consecutive win, but also moved to 1-0 in NBA Cup play.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of rallies
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