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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
we should be prepared for the possibility that any solution may invoke another set of problems
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Recent Examples of invoked
Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Much of the credit needs to be given to the chord changes that the Beatles invoked in their songs.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Kellogg also invoked the NCRI’s 2002 disclosure of Iran’s Natanz and Arak nuclear sites, saying the group should play a role in pushing for strict verification of any agreement.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
In the Cold War, the idea of the flinty citizen soldier, peacefully tending his field but ready to pick up a weapon at a moment’s notice, was invoked in the struggle against the Soviet Union.
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Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Three days after release, the government invoked national security and issued export controls barring access to any foreign national, including the Anthropic's own foreign-national employees.
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Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The project was deeply personal for the Highland Park native, whose pitches to local officials invoked his lifelong connection to the area.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Trump has long invoked the term against a range of political opponents, including peaceful protesters without anarchist-leanings.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said the family of Karmelo Anthony intentionally invoked racial stereotypes during the case.
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Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2026
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Much of the credit needs to be given to the chord changes that the Beatles invoked in their songs.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Kellogg also invoked the NCRI’s 2002 disclosure of Iran’s Natanz and Arak nuclear sites, saying the group should play a role in pushing for strict verification of any agreement.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
In the Cold War, the idea of the flinty citizen soldier, peacefully tending his field but ready to pick up a weapon at a moment’s notice, was invoked in the struggle against the Soviet Union.
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Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Three days after release, the government invoked national security and issued export controls barring access to any foreign national, including the Anthropic's own foreign-national employees.
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Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The project was deeply personal for the Highland Park native, whose pitches to local officials invoked his lifelong connection to the area.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Trump has long invoked the term against a range of political opponents, including peaceful protesters without anarchist-leanings.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said the family of Karmelo Anthony intentionally invoked racial stereotypes during the case.
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Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoked
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.
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Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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Reyna lifted the ball into the penalty area for Pulisic, who brought it down and won a corner kick.
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program, including a Washington think tank whose paper proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.
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Wickens said the blaze was human-caused and remains under investigation.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
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The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.
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The smoke from the fire also prompted a special particle pollution advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
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Torres’ inaccuracy in front of goal has even spawned countless memes on Spanish-speaking social media from frustrated fans and amused neutrals.
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Ferocious winds spawned tornadoes that hit Downers Grove and Mount Prospect, but warning sirens in the communities remained silent.
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The Bangladesh-Germany co-production, produced by Manoj Pramanik and German co-producer Christoph Thoke of Mogador Film, world premiered in the Asian New Talent section.
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.
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“Invoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoked. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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