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Recent Examples of subpoenas
Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
House ethics officials said the committee, which has been considering the matter since 2023, met a dozen times as part of the investigation, reviewed more than 33,000 documents and issued dozens of subpoenas.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Then came the subpoenas, debanking, and attacks on MyPillow.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
The ruling also allows defense attorneys to issue subpoenas to obtain records from sources beyond the DA’s office.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The Minnesota Secretary of State's office declined to confirm or deny the issuance of subpoenas, citing grand jury secrecy rules.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The bill generally would require state agencies to publicly release subpoenas sent by federal immigration authorities that the state has fulfilled.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Last Friday, a judge threw out a pair of subpoenas that the Justice Department had issued to the Fed, dealing a blow to the investigation.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Judge James Boasberg quashed subpoenas that had been issued to the Fed in January, ostensibly seeking information about cost overruns on the renovation of the Fed's headquarters.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
The records unit processed 4,187 reports, 5,816 supplements, 2,220 report requests and 837 subpoenas, according to the report.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
House ethics officials said the committee, which has been considering the matter since 2023, met a dozen times as part of the investigation, reviewed more than 33,000 documents and issued dozens of subpoenas.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Then came the subpoenas, debanking, and attacks on MyPillow.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
The ruling also allows defense attorneys to issue subpoenas to obtain records from sources beyond the DA’s office.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The Minnesota Secretary of State's office declined to confirm or deny the issuance of subpoenas, citing grand jury secrecy rules.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The bill generally would require state agencies to publicly release subpoenas sent by federal immigration authorities that the state has fulfilled.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Last Friday, a judge threw out a pair of subpoenas that the Justice Department had issued to the Fed, dealing a blow to the investigation.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Judge James Boasberg quashed subpoenas that had been issued to the Fed in January, ostensibly seeking information about cost overruns on the renovation of the Fed's headquarters.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoenas
Noun
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The company similarly ignored 19 summonses in February of this year.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Goodman, the deputy commissioner, said the New York Department of Sanitation has issued about 6,000 summonses so far this year for dirty sidewalks, though those violations cover all types of litter.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But for 35 years Heat fans have stood up and made plenty of noise when Baiamonte summons them.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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After several moments of hesitation, Rosie finally summons the courage to cross the threshold and walk through the doorway.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of those ideas that Segall cites as core to that thesis is a true crime concept centered around deepfakes, taking a genre that people know and enjoy, and connecting it to the world of technology in a unique way.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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The warrant also cites a Facebook post linking to the fundraiser.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This session, the Legislature also passed House Bill 822, which requires schools and health care providers to inform a parent within 72 hours if a child requests to take steps to socially transition, which could include using pronouns or names that align with their gender identity.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ryan, and his 6-year-old brother, have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, a favorite of the Carters, and Ryan regularly requests a night's reading material to contain information on former presidents, according to videos posted by his mother.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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