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Recent Examples of summonses
Court summonses are always delivered by mail, not over the phone.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summonses
Noun
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The defense intends to argue that the totality of circumstances — Subu’s wrongful imprisonment, his lifelong residence in the United States, and his record of rehabilitation — warrants reopening the case.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Investigators served one of 20 warrants that morning at Oliver’s home as part of the yearslong investigation.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though his lawsuit was against Jones, his attorneys broadened their campaign, bombarding the company and its officials with subpoenas and deposition requests.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Now, plaintiffs are asking Zhang to throw out the subpoenas.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another business owner requested simplifying licensing processes and making renewals easier.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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These four are all very proud of their special status, which involves democratic processes, including members electing the club’s president, approving (or not) annual accounts, and voting on changes to club statutes at assemblies that must be held once a year.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Summonses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summonses. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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