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Recent Examples of subpoena
Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
But if a subpoena is accompanied by a gag order the association could not deliver any such notification.
—Sacramento Bee Contributor, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
The Justice Department’s release of millions of pages of Epstein files did little to tamp down criticism, prompting a House committee with the support of five Republicans to subpoena Bondi to answer questions under oath.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
At issue in the case was whether the group -- First Choice Women's Resource Centers -- had legal standing to challenge the subpoena on First Amendment grounds before it had even been enforced.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
But if a subpoena is accompanied by a gag order the association could not deliver any such notification.
—Sacramento Bee Contributor, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Justice Department's release of millions of pages of Epstein files did little to tamp down criticism, prompting a House committee, with the support of five Republicans, to subpoena Bondi to answer questions under oath.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
The Justice Department’s release of millions of pages of Epstein files did little to tamp down criticism, prompting a House committee with the support of five Republicans to subpoena Bondi to answer questions under oath.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoena
Noun
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Warrants were issued for some of the individuals, and summonses for others.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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New York police have issued several summonses and made some arrests at past SantaCons.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wintour then praised her co-chair Lauren Sánchez Bezos, citing her energy and positive attitude.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Monday’s hearing came after the plaintiff’s emergency petition seeking to stop work at the course, citing news reports that major renovations were to begin Monday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
Verb
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The advantages are tantalizing, particularly for a vehicle that’s going to be summoned on demand.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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While speaking to detectives, Murray claimed to have immediately begun CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation while calling Jackson's assistant to summon the security team — although it was later revealed that the call went to voicemail.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The vote requests that the department’s all-civilian watchdog adopt new guidelines similar to San Francisco, which bars police officers from pulling people over for broken taillights and other minor equipment violations unless there is a safety threat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Deputies determined Mattson was on felony probation and requested that Sacramento County Probation place a hold on him, but the department declined, according to the Sheriff’s Office.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The conference includes 191 treaty parties and convenes every five years to review implementation of the pact aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, lawmakers convened for a special session to consider the map.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As Waldman, who first met Sterling while working on his WFAN talk show in 1987, alluded to, the man didn’t call out of work often during his 36 years as the Yankees’ play-by-play man.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The officer tried to call out to Guaranda Gamboy but did not receive a response, Banevicius said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The congresswoman asked lawmakers to assess the situation and develop a repatriation plan by the end of the day on May 7.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The debate was sponsored by The Denver Post, Denver7 and Colorado Public Radio, and the first question asked Bennet and Weiser to identify a policy position that separated them.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Verb
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These were selected from 15 feature-length films and 15 shorts hailing from Latin America and Asia.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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With just 15 percent of its land planted to Sangiovese—known locally as Brunello for over 400 years—Brunello di Montalcino is often hailed as the pinnacle of the variety.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
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“Subpoena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoena. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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