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Recent Examples of subpoena
Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 July 2025
A day later, the House Oversight Committee voted late Wednesday to subpoena the Department of Justice for its files related to Epstein’s case.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 24 July 2025
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
The error was compounded by defense counsel resending to prosecutors the very same items prosecutors had already deleted, a source familiar with the subpoena said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, a House Oversight subcommittee voted Wednesday to subpoena the Justice Department for files.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 July 2025
A day later, the House Oversight Committee voted late Wednesday to subpoena the Department of Justice for its files related to Epstein’s case.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 24 July 2025
Verb
Public backlash forced Livingston to adopt a slew of new policies for his office that prohibited communication with ICE outside of violent crimes, felonies, and federal subpoenas.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
The error was compounded by defense counsel resending to prosecutors the very same items prosecutors had already deleted, a source familiar with the subpoena said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoena
Noun
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In recent years, the agency’s inspections have increased drastically, up 158% between 2024 and 2025 while corresponding data showed summonses issued to those businesses increased by 259% in the same period.—
Tosha Miller,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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The Denver Fire Department, which oversees conveyances in the city, warns that noncompliance will result in officials shutting down elevators and issuing summonses to appear in court.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
Verb
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And while Florida might have come in first, Indianapolis was cited as the top metro area of U-Haul's customers headed to Columbus.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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In 2023, 571 people in Boise were cited for running a red light.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Geraghty is strong, and Harper is searing, but Messina, though he’s dutifully put on a mustache and a Southern accent, doesn’t summon the menace required for Whalen, which leaves the rather long play running on two wheels.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 to honor his late wife Mumtaz, and artisans from all over the empire, Central Asia, and Iran were summoned.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Law enforcement determined the child is not a runaway, and a custody dispute is not the sole reason for requesting an activation.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The fee applies to Form I-131, used to request travel documents such as advance parole, and Form I-765, the application for employment authorization.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Verb
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During a shopping trip at a local thrift store, Gino called up his new love interest, Natalie, who asked how the divorce conversations went.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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So is Rangel, called up this week to replace Joe Ross.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The Texas Legislature is convening for a 30-day special session beginning Monday, and Abbott has added improvements to early warning systems and emergency communications to the agenda.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The 119th Congress, which convened on January 3, 2025, for the end of former President Joe Biden's presidency and will conclude in January 2027, is, like any other Congress, important in advancing legislation that affects the lives of the American people in all manner of ways.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Days before the announcement, Colbert called out Paramount, the parent company of CBS, over a $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Colbert is not the only TV personality to call out Trump's most recent fixation on Obama.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The corporation has asked producer Banijay U.K. to take action to address these issues as a priority.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Fastow started by going door to door to dozens of insurance brokers in San Francisco and asking them about their pain points and most time consuming tasks.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Subpoena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoena. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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