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Recent Examples of subpoena
Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
But without Congressional Republicans signing on, the Democrats cannot even take the step of issuing a subpoena — which offers legal weight to force a person to appear.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Josh Meyer, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Baldoni’s team also previously subpoenaed Swift for communications, though that subpoena was later withdrawn.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
However, the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, also prevents schools from disclosing student information to ICE unless authorized by a parent or to comply with a judicial order or subpoena.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
But without Congressional Republicans signing on, the Democrats cannot even take the step of issuing a subpoena — which offers legal weight to force a person to appear.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Specifically, Raskin pushed to subpoena JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank and Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) and their CEOs.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Baldoni’s team also previously subpoenaed Swift for communications, though that subpoena was later withdrawn.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoena
Noun
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Each of the drivers received citations and criminal summonses, including for unregistered and uninsured motor vehicles.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Court summonses are always delivered by mail, not over the phone.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Indonesian government cited security and safety concerns for denying the visas, but an Israel Gymnastics Federation (IGF) spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that the country's security team gave clearance to its athletes.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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In one example cited in the indictment, Clase allegedly invited a bettor to a game against the Boston Red Sox in April and spoke with him by phone just before taking the mound.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His staff kept track of the women and girls, summoning as many as three a day.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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After Itsaragrisil eventually summoned security to escort Bosch out of the auditorium, other pageant hopefuls stood up to follow suit, as seen in the livestream feed.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In Akita, local authorities requested formal military assistance from Japan’s Self-Defense Forces, saying their existing measures – including box traps and bear repellent sprays – weren’t enough.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Customers whose flights are canceled for any reason are able to request a refund without any penalty.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After the final Senate vote, the legislation will move to the House, which has not convened since the shutdown began.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the Lower Ninth Ward, people from across the country who’d been moved to climate action by Katrina convened with Al Gore and strategized.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Shoppers call out the cute and functional design.—
Kim Grundy,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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If that's the case, Mann anticipates that more employees will call out of work due to fatigue and financial stress, triggering more delays and cancellations.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There was no picture of Krasznahorkai anywhere and somebody came up to him and asked why?—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Hall, a first-term Republican from Rudy, has asked a judge to seal filings in the case.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While the booster itself was lost during the descent, the upper stage still reached orbit in the debut, prompting Blue Origin to hail the mission as a success.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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And in a 2025 pop world where global girl groups — and especially those hailing from the K-pop training system — are hot commodities, GIRLSET may have reemerged at the perfect time.—
Brooke Morrison,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Subpoena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoena. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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