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Recent Examples of subpoenas
ABC News, 4 June 2026
As of Monday, the state has spent more than $215,000 to defend the governor and attempt to comply with the subpoenas, according to figures obtained from the attorney general’s office in response to a records request.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Individuals who spoke to the media about the inquiry may have received subpoenas or other requests from investigators.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA over the sports governing body's ticketing practices.
—Time Staff, Time, 29 May 2026
The Justice Department declined to comment about the subpoenas, the reason for using them and potential crimes being investigated.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have launched an investigation into FIFA’s 2026 World Cup ticketing practices, and have sent subpoenas to the global soccer governing body in what appears to be the most serious probe yet of a ticket sales process that has frustrated fans worldwide.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Though his letter led the NFL to alter some of the diversity language on its website, Uthmeier claims the league didn’t go far enough with its changes, resulting in him doubling down with the May 13 subpoenas.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 May 2026
Civil liberties groups and car hacking enthusiasts say the subpoenas are government overreach.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Noun
Both DeWine and Husted, who have not been accused of wrongdoing, were served subpoenas in that separate action.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
As of Monday, the state has spent more than $215,000 to defend the governor and attempt to comply with the subpoenas, according to figures obtained from the attorney general’s office in response to a records request.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Individuals who spoke to the media about the inquiry may have received subpoenas or other requests from investigators.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA over the sports governing body's ticketing practices.
—Time Staff, Time, 29 May 2026
The Justice Department declined to comment about the subpoenas, the reason for using them and potential crimes being investigated.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have launched an investigation into FIFA’s 2026 World Cup ticketing practices, and have sent subpoenas to the global soccer governing body in what appears to be the most serious probe yet of a ticket sales process that has frustrated fans worldwide.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Though his letter led the NFL to alter some of the diversity language on its website, Uthmeier claims the league didn’t go far enough with its changes, resulting in him doubling down with the May 13 subpoenas.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 May 2026
Civil liberties groups and car hacking enthusiasts say the subpoenas are government overreach.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoenas
Noun
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Police said 17 people were arrested and charged, while nine others were issued criminal court summonses for disorderly conduct and released.—
Josh Margolin,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Seventeen of them were arrested and charged, and nine were released with court summonses for disorderly conduct.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Chief to its success is a powerhouse performance by Yana Radeva, who summons the spirit of Gena Rowlands in Gloria as a woman determined not to be defined by men.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Favreau’s work is clearly indebted to that lineage, and Grogu’s solo jaunt actually summons a bit of whimsy that was otherwise missing.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The sitting congressman has been notably absent from Washington for weeks due to what Kean cites as unspecified medical issues.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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The state cites research suggesting young users can become emotionally attached to AI chatbots and argues OpenAI has failed to implement meaningful age-verification measures, parental notification systems or safeguards despite widespread evidence that minors use the service.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Verb
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When a party requests that a proceeding be sealed, a judge will often solicit input from the other side and allow third parties, such as the public and news media, to also provide input.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The order — which requests AI developers' participation on a voluntary basis — comes as AI companies race to roll out new models and, in some cases, enter the public market.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Subpoenas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoenas. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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