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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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Other reviewers have cited the high quality of the material, as well as its ideal fit.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Cepeda has challenged the results, citing irregularities at thousands of polling stations.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
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At Ojai, Lewis wistfully performed the solo prelude off in Libbey Park shrubbery as if a dallying forest spirit summoning ghosts of festivals past.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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That's right, I've been summoned to the Mothership.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 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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So media outlets from across England and the world had convened to devour the scene of his arrival, only to be consumed themselves by the pure spectacle Mourinho generated.—
Jack Holmes,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
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Last week following the G7 summit, European leaders convened to discuss the possibility of addressing a 360-billion-euro ($413 billion) trade deficit with China through new duties.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Sale and Ventura engaged in a heated argument a few days later after Sale demanded Ventura call out the Tigers for the sign-stealing.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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In the seventh inning of Tuesday night’s road game against the Washington Nationals, Lynch got the call out of the bullpen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 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 25 Jun. 2026.
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