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LOS ANGELES—Performer Justin Timberlake, whose hit albums include Justified and FutureSex/LoveSounds, was crowned the de facto "King of Pop" Monday by recording-industry executives and millions of fans unable to think of anyone else to bestow the title upon.
Satire: Justin Timberlake Apathetically Crowned King Of Pop William Harryman 2007
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One of them came one morning to ask me to meet some eleven bills that I had scrawled my name upon.
The Magic Skin 2007
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She never really knew how she managed it, how long it took, what mechanics she employed, what willpower she called upon.
Antrax Brooks, Terry 2001
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An example would be Dean Acheson, a former Secretary of State, was one of the people he called upon.
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Tracking is what this scientist built his name upon.
Songs of the Humpback Whale Picoult, Jodi, 1966- 1992
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Bucyrus was detailed to every business man they called upon.
Watch Yourself Go By Ben W. [Illustrator] Warden
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"What is it, Frank?" shouted Larry, as he scrambled to his feet, and began clawing around in the dark for the one he called upon.
The Airplane Boys among the Clouds or, Young Aviators in a Wreck John Luther Langworthy
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But whenever a mission of trust was needed Treesa was the one called upon.
Idle Hour Stories Eugenia Dunlap Potts
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I therefore leave the matter until further called upon.
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As Mill had no personal acquaintances in Paris, I was the only person he called upon.
Recollections Of My Childhood And Youth Brandes, George, 1842-1927 1906
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