calls (on or upon)

present tense third-person singular of call (on or upon)
as in visits
to make a social call upon lots of well-wishers called on the new parents in the weeks following the birth of their first child

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  • Many people struggle to keep their health details organized, especially when doctor visits pile up.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The transfer from Tulsa blessed with a nice arm and fast feet has engineered two consecutive victories and will start his third consecutive game on Saturday night when Cal Poly of San Luis Obispo visits Hornet Stadium for a Big Sky Conference opener.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Where YouTube is concerned, though, Goodell sees additional value available to the NFL brand beyond eyes on screens — including the ability to reach a younger audience and the integration of YouTube creators with tens of millions of subscribers into the NFL’s broader marketing efforts.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • That led to a partnership with Lieutenant Soto, who sees Morgan's genius even when others at the police department do not.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Calls (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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