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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
we should be prepared for the possibility that any solution may invoke another set of problems
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Recent Examples of invoked
Trade speculation swirled around Trouba this summer, and the defenseman invoked his no-trade clause to stay in New York, where his wife, Kelly, is finishing her hospital residency.
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Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
Haines eventually invoked a scene in actor Colman Domingo's TV thriller The Madness that sees the actor's character weigh similar action against a powerful overlord.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Since Tuesday, both have become memes on the internet, invoked by users to dissect Yoon’s shock move and the implications for the country.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
What’s nice about using generative AI is that once the project is automated and completed the first time, the agents can be invoked over and over to keep the applications up to date.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But, if Congress insists on standing by as the Justice Department becomes politicized, with some members even encouraging movement in that direction already, the pardon power should be invoked to prevent an irreversible assault on the rule of law.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln invoked martial law more than once, including in Kentucky in 1864, which lasted over a year.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Tuesday's declaration is the first time martial law has been invoked in South Korea since 1980.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Kennedy has also repeatedly invoked the Holocaust when describing vaccination policies, including in 2015 while promoting an anti-vaccine documentary.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
Haines eventually invoked a scene in actor Colman Domingo's TV thriller The Madness that sees the actor's character weigh similar action against a powerful overlord.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Since Tuesday, both have become memes on the internet, invoked by users to dissect Yoon’s shock move and the implications for the country.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
What’s nice about using generative AI is that once the project is automated and completed the first time, the agents can be invoked over and over to keep the applications up to date.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But, if Congress insists on standing by as the Justice Department becomes politicized, with some members even encouraging movement in that direction already, the pardon power should be invoked to prevent an irreversible assault on the rule of law.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln invoked martial law more than once, including in Kentucky in 1864, which lasted over a year.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Tuesday's declaration is the first time martial law has been invoked in South Korea since 1980.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Kennedy has also repeatedly invoked the Holocaust when describing vaccination policies, including in 2015 while promoting an anti-vaccine documentary.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoked
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Since these factors and their varied combinations are specific to each individual, a one-of-a-kind developmental path is created, along with unique manifestations of any condition or disorder that may affect them.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Pitfall Of Free Professional Resources The popularity of free resources online and through social media has created a culture of perpetual browsing.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Khan generated considerable resentment and pushback in the business community for taking an aggressive approach to antitrust enforcement.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Somehow, once the AI parses the input prompt, a video is to be generated that matches what the user has inside their mind.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Because crypto profits are driven by generating hype and marketing, the technology has spawned a durable digital culture of people longing for community or chasing after the allure of 1,000x returns, as well as those who relish just how much crypto pisses off the right people.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The BlackStar Film Festival, which took place earlier this year, is a key moment for the community that has spawned since the festival’s debut in 2012.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tax Notes Talk is a podcast produced by Tax Notes.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The series will be produced by Hello Sunshine, Fake Empire, and Amazon MGM Studios.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Invoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoked. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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