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Recent Examples of subpoenas
Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The bill generally would require state agencies to publicly release subpoenas sent by federal immigration authorities that the state has fulfilled.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Last Friday, a judge threw out a pair of subpoenas that the Justice Department had issued to the Fed, dealing a blow to the investigation.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Judge James Boasberg quashed subpoenas that had been issued to the Fed in January, ostensibly seeking information about cost overruns on the renovation of the Fed's headquarters.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
It was included in a government filing in response to the Fed’s move to throw out the subpoenas.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
In a 27-page opinion unsealed on Friday, Boasberg, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, said the evidence suggested the subpoenas were issued to pressure Powell rather than to investigate a crime.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The company does not wait for subpoenas before checking its records when terror suspects are identified publicly.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Democrats need to flip just three seats to regain control of the House, and with that the standing to chair committees, pass legislation, launch investigations and issue subpoenas.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
Federal prosecutors have issued more than 130 subpoenas since starting the investigation last year, one of the sources said.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The bill generally would require state agencies to publicly release subpoenas sent by federal immigration authorities that the state has fulfilled.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Last Friday, a judge threw out a pair of subpoenas that the Justice Department had issued to the Fed, dealing a blow to the investigation.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Judge James Boasberg quashed subpoenas that had been issued to the Fed in January, ostensibly seeking information about cost overruns on the renovation of the Fed's headquarters.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
It was included in a government filing in response to the Fed’s move to throw out the subpoenas.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
In a 27-page opinion unsealed on Friday, Boasberg, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, said the evidence suggested the subpoenas were issued to pressure Powell rather than to investigate a crime.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The company does not wait for subpoenas before checking its records when terror suspects are identified publicly.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Democrats need to flip just three seats to regain control of the House, and with that the standing to chair committees, pass legislation, launch investigations and issue subpoenas.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoenas
Noun
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The three people arrested were given criminal court summonses and released, an NYPD spokesman said.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Officials issued 50 summonses to brokers, landlords and property managers.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The four were not arrested but will be summonsed to court.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alex arrives to find Lucy literally quaking in fear, especially when Stephen summons the two of them to come meet his latest prey, whose name is Tegan.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Austin High and University of Texas graduate cites slow sales, difficulty staffing and a personal pace slowed by the march of time for shuttering the restaurant located just blocks from his childhood and current home.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Along with Houston’s energy industry and Austin’s tech sector, the report also cites Dallas’ financial prowess and an influx of talent and capital associated with the region’s numerous new corporate headquarters.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a letter to Tamarac city officials dated March 5, the OIG requests a trove of material from the west Broward city, including contracts, invoices, payments, copies of checks, emails and text messages.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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The order is set to expire in 90 days unless DFPS requests an extension.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Subpoenas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoenas. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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