SUBPOENAED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

subpoenaed

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past tense of subpoena

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Recent Examples of subpoenaed Swift was subpoenaed in Baldoni’s lawsuit against Lively last May, but his lawyers later withdrew the subpoena. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Baldoni’s team also previously subpoenaed Swift for communications, though that subpoena was later withdrawn.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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On the call, Kress cited the rise in memory prices, forecasting a gross margin drop to 71% to 72% in fiscal Q4, rebounding to about 72% to 73% in fiscal 2028.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The firm said that AI was the leading reason companies cited for cuts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of cited

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But on Wednesday, Chris Bonelli, Waymo’s product communications manager, summoned one of the all-electric, custom robotaxis to the flowering neighborhood park not far from Cherry Creek to demonstrate the technology to the press.

— Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
In Ohio, Haitians are being summoned to Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices and fitted with electronic ankle monitors.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

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Mapping out time took further root in October 1884 during the International Meridian Conference held in Washington, DC, which convened 25 different nations to create a global standard for keeping track of time.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
CollectorX convened a one-of-a-kind event designed to unite art collectors, curators, advisors, and museum trustees of color with a particular focus on art from the Diaspora.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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Those in the area who wish to donate supplies such as water and sports drinks are asked to drop them off at Clear Fork Bank in Mineral Wells.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Eisenkot also led Netanyahu 47% to 34% when respondents were asked who was better suited to serve as prime minister.

— Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

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In August of 2017, media members throughout Southern California were invited to reserve a time for a one-on-one interview with the California Interscholastic Federation’s then-commissioner, Rob Wigod.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
Diomandé’s time at DME Academy ended in 2024, but he had already been invited to trials at professional clubs around the world.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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Similar court decisions have happened across several Chinese cities and are being hailed as victories for workers’ rights.

— Jennifer Pak, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s response during the 2023 shooting at The Covenant School was hailed as an example of training successfully put to use.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of hailed

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Alabama has since abolished judicial override, the practice that allowed judges to order the state to kill a person even though a jury of one’s peers requested otherwise.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Keeping your own copies can be helpful if a document is misplaced or later requested.

— Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 24 Aug. 2026

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