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Recent Examples of subpoena
James Barron, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The lawyer went on to describe a February 14 meeting between Team Baldoni and Team Lively over the subpoenas that clearly went nowhere fast.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Willis’ attorney, former Democratic Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes, argued that the Senate committee did not have the power to subpoena her.
—Kate Brumback and Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The state’s Cannabis Control Board, which approves licenses and regulations proposed by the cannabis management office, delegated its subpoena powers to strengthen the bureau’s ability to probe allegations.
—James Barron, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The lawyer went on to describe a February 14 meeting between Team Baldoni and Team Lively over the subpoenas that clearly went nowhere fast.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
The rules legislation will also allow the Judiciary Committee to subpoena Justice Department attorneys Mark Daly and Jack Morgan related to the department’s investigation into Hunter Biden.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Willis’ attorney, former Democratic Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes, argued that the Senate committee did not have the power to subpoena her.
—Kate Brumback and Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoena
Noun
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Since that initiative started, police have made 100 arrests and issued more than 400 summonses.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
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The summonses to these financial institutions and courier services direct them to produce records that will enable the IRS to identify U.S. taxpayers who have sent or received money or documents to or from the Trident Trust Group.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit in Alabama brings a defamation claim against the woman, citing the NBC News interview.—
Julia Jacobs,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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The flight was carrying 28 passengers and three crew, CNN affiliate KYTV reported, citing emergency officials.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That plan may preclude the Astros from summoning Smith to the major leagues for the remainder of 2025.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The team summons Baltazar and Chipembere, who confirm that it was kept near the urn.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Then in September 2024, Ramsey was scrolling through Reddit and saw a post where someone had requested people be removed from a photo using Photoshop.—
Daniella Gray,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Registration is requested for refreshment planning.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Their move to minor league camp coincided with the announcement that both would play for the Padres in the March 14 Spring Breakout game, although they could still be called up to play in Cactus League games at any point this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Kaiser was sent to Rockford on Dec. 20 and called up again nine days later.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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All seven convened in Lausanne, Switzerland at the end of January to make a 15-minute pitch directly to the voting membership, then had 10 minutes to expand on their platforms and answer questions from reporters.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The students applied for a nomination from Peters’ office in the fall and were selected after an interview process with the Service Academy Nominations Board that Peters’ office convened.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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After speculation arose about whether the actor was intentionally trying to model his accent after Southern Charm alum Thomas Ravenel — a comparison that even fellow Bravo star Cameran Eubanks called out — Isaacs set the record straight.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The fire department and the gas company were called out to check the home for a natural gas leak, which could cause carbon monoxide poisoning.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Important questions to ask include but are not limited to: Who made the list?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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That move set off a heated week between the prosecutors in the case and the Department of Justice — with several Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office lawyers resigning from their posts after being asked to put their weight behind a formal request to dismiss the case.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Subpoena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoena. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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