SUBPOENAING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

subpoenaing

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present participle of subpoena

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The city’s staff report nevertheless classified the situation as an emergency, citing the potential for employee exposure and chemical reactions.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Gonzalez said the department could not comment further on disciplinary proceedings, citing personnel exemptions in the Missouri Sunshine Law.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

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Also among the Golden Dawn initiates was infamous occultist Aleister Crowley, who the documentary said was a destructive force in the group, binging on drugs while being accused of summoning demons using Golden Dawn rituals.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
The final sprint promises more fireworks, with both parties summoning their biggest names to Georgia for a showdown that could reshape the state’s political landscape.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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After the shooting took place, the university issued a statement on X asking members of its campus community to stay away from the area.

— Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
The neurologist emphasized that patients should feel comfortable asking questions and getting a second opinion.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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The Department of Justice has sued California requesting the state set aside some 20,000 ballots the federal government has flagged as being potentially from noncitizens.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
The crew had reported light clear ice and moderate turbulence while flying at about 35,000 feet before requesting permission to climb to 37,000 feet.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

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In 1789, on the eve of the French Revolution, King Louis XVI commissioned them as part of the preparations for convening the Estates-General, giving the population a way to make its grievances known.

— Léo Keler, The Dial, 27 Oct. 2026
Bill Marler, a prominent food safety lawyer who filed lawsuits in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak, initially believed lawmakers on Capitol Hill would begin convening fiery oversight hearings demanding explanations.

— Megan R. Wilson, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

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The two looks also mark a departure from the vintage-heavy wardrobe Roach has been assembling for Kardashian, which has included some archival pulls from Saint Laurent and Elizabeth Taylor-channelling Balenciaga.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Because freedom of navigation was viewed as a fundamental principle of the global order, assembling large groups committed to upholding this pillar was intended to demonstrate international resolve and isolate the bad actor.

— Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026

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Online media revenue, including digital advertising and streaming, is expected to rise 22% to $44 billion, while ride-hailing and food delivery are forecast to grow 15% to $40 billion in gross merchandise value, according to the report.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Banking, e-commerce, geolocation and ride-hailing services, as well as Alisa, Yandex’s virtual assistant, and multimodal AI chatbots all have suffered lasting disruptions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna defeated challenger and former Sheriff Alex Villanueva by a wide margin in his bid for reelection Tuesday, with the Associated Press calling the race Tuesday night for the incumbent.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Biss, however, said he is appalled by these actions and policies, calling them unconstitutional.

— Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

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