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Recent Examples of subpoena
Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Prosecutors plan to formally issue the subpoena on June 30, and are giving Woods' attorneys a 10-day notice to render any objections.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Baltimore's Archbishop William Lori did not testify at a hearing Thursday over the church's bankruptcy case, despite efforts to subpoena him.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
An adviser to the governor said federal agents have contacted individuals and organizations connected to Newsom and his wife, issued subpoenas for records and conducted interviews involving groups tied to the governor and first partner.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Prosecutors plan to formally issue the subpoena on June 30, and are giving Woods' attorneys a 10-day notice to render any objections.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Verb
The ability to subpoena witness testimony could later strengthen prosecutors’ case at trial, said Rahmani, the former federal prosecutor who is also president of the West Coast Trial Lawyers.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Baltimore's Archbishop William Lori did not testify at a hearing Thursday over the church's bankruptcy case, despite efforts to subpoena him.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoena
Noun
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Police said 10 people in the area around the parade were arrested and three others were issued summonses, on charges ranging from disorderly conduct to felony assault.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Out of that number, 41 received criminal court summonses and were let go, while 15 were criminally charged and sent to court.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Jelly Roll listed the date of separation as May 9, and cited irreconcilable differences.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Another important technique cited by several panelists is designing systems that are effectively able to regulate each other.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
Verb
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No time is lost in summoning the paediatrician.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Her grandson had summoned the officers and reported that someone whom the boy did not know was inside the house, Euless Police Department Assistant Chief Brenda Alvarado said in an interview with a reporter.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Deenadayalan’s attorneys did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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The lawsuit requests that the clinic undertake free genetic testing for all patients and children whose births resulted from embryo implantation during the past five years, the amount of time the clinic had the couple's embryos in its possession.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Yoon recently served on a 15-person advisory committee, made up of ISP alumni and faculty, meant to plot the future of the ISP, which was convened by Adrienne Edwards, Whitney senior curator and associate director of curatorial programs.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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How such a system could be replicated in a nation of tens or hundreds of millions is unclear, although Landemore sees encouraging signs in advisory citizen councils that have been convened in Canada, Ireland, Iceland, and France.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Though the Senegalese delegation noted that the screening was expected, perception is often reality and many were quick to call out the treatment.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Sykes isn't the only one to call out the roast.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Vance, asked by a reporter about the criticism from the Israeli government, singled out Israeli Cabinet officials who have attacked the deal, saying Netanyahu has not shared the same opposition in the vice president's conversations with him.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The 20-year-old inmate would ask her to pass the phone around to different members of the family.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The small Coefficient Bio team hailed from Genentech’s renowned drug discovery unit.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Like Messi, Roccuzzo hails from Rosario, one of Argentina’s major port cities.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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“Subpoena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoena. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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