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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  • Anyone who frequently visits national parks knows that finding a luxe stay within 15 minutes of the park entrance is typically difficult, but this spot truly combines convenience with luxury.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Dortmund moved three points above Bayern, which visits Freiburg on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
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  • If a sleeper’s partner sees them sleeping on their back, gently moving them onto their side can reduce the chances of sleep paralysis.
    — RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Deschaine sees the lessons in her class in the conversation at the dinner table.
    — Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
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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 1 Nov. 2026.

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