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as in to call
to demand or request the presence or service of
without explanation, the managing editor summoned me to his office
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as in to muster
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
summoned a special session of parliament
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Recent Examples of summon
On Monday, Afghanistan and Pakistan summoned each other's top diplomats to protest the attacks.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Platelets in the blood form clots, white cells are summoned, dead cells are cleared away, and a cascade of chemical signals sounds the alarm to draw in units known as fibroblasts.
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Mike McRae 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
In an April 10 announcement, regulators said seven third-party platforms, including Ctrip, Alibaba’s Fliggy and Meituan, were summoned for regulatory talks.
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Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
On Thursday, June 25, first responders were summoned to Lake Michigan, near Monroe Harbor, just before midnight local time after receiving reports of a boat collision with multiple injuries, the Illinois Conservation Police shared in a press release.
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Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Platelets in the blood form clots, white cells are summoned, dead cells are cleared away, and a cascade of chemical signals sounds the alarm to draw in units known as fibroblasts.
—
Mike McRae 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
In an April 10 announcement, regulators said seven third-party platforms, including Ctrip, Alibaba’s Fliggy and Meituan, were summoned for regulatory talks.
—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
On Thursday, June 25, first responders were summoned to Lake Michigan, near Monroe Harbor, just before midnight local time after receiving reports of a boat collision with multiple injuries, the Illinois Conservation Police shared in a press release.
—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
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The company, which calls itself the largest and fastest-growing Asian restaurant company in the world, also added chicken nuggets to its menu on Thursday, July 2.
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Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.
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As the finalists from each state move on to the 'Best Pet in Nation' round of the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards, the team at USA TODAY Pets has gathered all the finalists, runner-ups and third place pets from each region.
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Hundreds of people have gathered throughout the week to carry posters, shout slogans, and sing.
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Australia managed a whopping 14 touches in the opposing penalty box; Paraguay mustered six.
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Tens of thousands of troops were mustered in Allegheny County alone, and other than New York, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provided more manpower to the Union army than any other state.
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Denver’s brass was asked about those comments on Wednesday, and Wallace responded by sharing some thoughts on the team’s internal and external goals.
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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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Kehoe, for example, recently convened a forum promoting the industry’s growth and his administration has pursued large-scale data center projects, including in Kansas City.
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Following the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutional Convention convened in 1787 in Philadelphia.
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Swifties are pretty pumped (check out this Kansas City bakery's wedding cake) and are tracking any sign of what the bride will wear, what inside the arena look like and who's invited (or not).
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While chatting with ExtraTV at the Tight Ends & Friends concert presented by Sports Illustrated and Reese's, San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle confirmed he was invited to the upcoming ceremony — and revealed one of the pair's wedding rules.
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The other took place before the fifth inning when home-plate umpire Scott Barry left the game and Manny Gonzalez needed time to assemble his gear.
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From residents racing to assemble exhibits on short notice to disputes over displays and sponsorships, the booths highlight the lengths volunteers have gone to ensure their states are represented at the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
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“Summon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summon. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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