call upon

To officially ask someone to do something, usually in a serious or important situation.

"The chairperson called upon the delegates to vote on the resolution."

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THB the West is Right to be Suspicious of Islam - Full Debate

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I call upon Mr.

They Removed 3 Verses From Psalm 91 in 1769 — The Original Could Destroy Any Curse

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call upon you now.

THB the West is Right to be Suspicious of Islam - Full Debate

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And I call upon Mr.

THB the West is Right to be Suspicious of Islam - Full Debate

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And I call upon Mr.

THB that the Monarchy Died with the Queen - Full Debate

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I call upon Azagham Farhan.

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