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Recent Examples of subpoena
Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Individuals will be less likely to pursue civil protective orders or abide by lawful subpoenas; witnesses on both sides of any issue will be less likely to appear in court.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Ana Swanson, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The Daily Mail reported last week that Jackman should expect to be subpoenaed soon by Baldoni’s attorney, even if he’s not named in the lawsuits.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Without subpoena power, the NCAA is rendered helpless in these cases.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Individuals will be less likely to pursue civil protective orders or abide by lawful subpoenas; witnesses on both sides of any issue will be less likely to appear in court.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Justice Department lifted a ban on using court orders, warrants and subpoenas to obtain reporters’ phone records and notes in leak investigations.
—Ana Swanson, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The Daily Mail reported last week that Jackman should expect to be subpoenaed soon by Baldoni’s attorney, even if he’s not named in the lawsuits.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoena
Noun
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Rosen, who lives in Oceanside, L.I., has no prior arrests, though he has been given summonses three times for speeding and once for driving the wrong way, sources said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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All three were charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct and were given summonses to appear in court.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Two big footwear stocks The Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar, that Dick’s Sporting Goods is getting close to buying Foot Locker .—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Historians cite this as a massive turning point in the war, preventing the Nazis from ever landing on British soil.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Shoeless Joe was also summoned from the corn fields and brought back to ballot life by the commissioner’s ruling this week.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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As Beyoncé summoned better angels and called for a removal of ancestors’ misdeeds, the face of the Statue of Liberty looked on, its mouth covered with a bandana.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Records from interstate child safety authorities are being requested by the police, according to the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The analysis, requested by Councilmembers Nithya Raman and Soto-Martínez, would have explored whether to allow the hotel to keep a share of the tax revenues generated by the new tower.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Yelena calls up satellite photos and zooms in on the ship.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
2 May 2025
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He’s already been called up to the majors twice in his career, including once earlier this season, but didn’t play in any games after those promotions.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Johnson convened a task force of local real estate professionals and city leaders roughly a year ago to help propel the initiative.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Business and technology leaders will be convening in Riyadh around Trump's trip for a Saudi-U.S. investment forum.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by calling out or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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Lewis applied the tag, Ramos was called out and the opportunity was gone.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Here's why Cassie said Combs threatened to 'blow up' Kid Cudi's car During cross-examination, Ventura Fine was asked about her relationship with rapper Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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That’s the question writer-director Ari Aster’s somber comedy-Western Eddington, playing in competition here at the Cannes Film Festival, appears to be asking.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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“Subpoena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoena. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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