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Recent Examples of subpoena
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Oct. 2024
But the execution was halted after the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence issued a subpoena for Roberson to testify about his case, an unprecedented gambit that led to a partial stay of execution from the Texas Supreme Court.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2024
Burgess’ lawyer, Ariel Mitchell, informed the tabloid that her client was subpoenaed for the case.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The subpoena dispute stems from a federal lawsuit that several states filed against Google alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws through its online display advertising business.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Oct. 2024
But the execution was halted after the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence issued a subpoena for Roberson to testify about his case, an unprecedented gambit that led to a partial stay of execution from the Texas Supreme Court.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has not testified in front of the committee for the report, and last week, McCaul subpoenaed Blinken for testimony in a public hearing on the withdrawal from Afghanistan taking place later this month.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2024
Burgess’ lawyer, Ariel Mitchell, informed the tabloid that her client was subpoenaed for the case.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoena
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And the ticker-tape parade of summonses has spurred compliance.Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2024
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Four people were taken into custody and handed summonses at the event, CBS reported.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
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Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Marcus gave more than $70 million to federal campaigns, mostly Republicans, in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 election cycles, the AJC reports, citing the Open Secrets campaign finance database.Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her rally in Houston late last month rivaled any recent sporting or musical event in my mind, summoning memories of Obama’s 2008 acceptance speech in Denver.Philip Eliott / Detroit, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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By summoning offense that had been missing the first three quarters, Williams and the Chicago Bears rallied from a 12-point deficit to take a 15-12 lead against Washington with 23 seconds left, followed by a two-point conversion.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Sheriff tells residents to 'write down' Harris supporter addresses in September Rodgers' comments come two months after an Ohio county sheriff took to social media to seemingly request the addresses of homes with front yard signs supporting Harris.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Republic has yet to receive any police reports documenting any of the 14 arrests more than two months after requesting them.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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According to Reid, tight end Peyton Hendershot will be called up to replace Wiley.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Hewas called up from the minors in 2010, beginning what would be a stellar 12-year career with Atlanta.Sam Joseph, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Upcoming event: Join business's brightest minds and boldest leaders at the Fortune Global Forum, convening November 11 and 12 in New York City.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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By the time the legislature convened for its special session, polls showed that two-thirds of Floridians supported a woman’s right to choose.Allison Mashell Mitchell / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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The second hashtag also referenced the former President calling out Barack Obama for wearing a tan suit in 2014 and Harris doing the same at the Democratic National Convention in August.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The game show also called out everyone who has put away their Black Lives Matter signs.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Angst-alleviating initiatives include free park-and-ride shuttle service to trailheads and the Sedona Cares Challenge, which asks visitors to agree to nine ways to help preserve Red Rock Country’s natural beauty, like not forging your own trails and packing out your trash.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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If the question is asked in a friendly way, most people will answer in the same vein.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Subpoena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoena. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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