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Recent Examples of summonses
Police said 10 people in the area around the parade were arrested and three others were issued summonses, on charges ranging from disorderly conduct to felony assault.
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Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Out of that number, 41 received criminal court summonses and were let go, while 15 were criminally charged and sent to court.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Forty-one people were issued criminal court summonses, according to police.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 13 June 2026
Of those, 15 were arrested and 41 people received summonses.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Out of that number, 41 received criminal court summonses and were let go, while 15 were criminally charged and sent to court.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Forty-one people were issued criminal court summonses, according to police.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 13 June 2026
Of those, 15 were arrested and 41 people received summonses.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summonses
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According to the department, at the time of the chase, Buban had multiple outstanding arrest warrants against him, including for being a felon in possession of a firearm, taking a vehicle without consent, false impersonation and petty theft.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Armenian investigators had issued six arrest warrants for members of Strong Armenia on the eve of polling day, accusing them of buying votes.—
Avet Demourian,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Newsom’s office has not confirmed that documentary subpoenas were issued but believes records have been obtained based on the nature of the questions to the family’s associates were asked.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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An adviser to the governor said federal agents have contacted individuals and organizations connected to Newsom and his wife, issued subpoenas for records and conducted interviews involving groups tied to the governor and first partner.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Unlike those innovations, AI uniquely engages in cognitive processes such as analysis, content creation, and decision-making, fundamentally altering the nature of work itself.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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An introductory section designed by Studio Adrien Gardère will spotlight the savoir-faire of Le19M’s 11 resident maisons d’art, focusing on the gestures, tools, materials and creative processes that define them.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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“Summonses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summonses. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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