subpoenaing

verb

Definition of subpoenaingnext
present participle of subpoena
as in citing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoenaing
  1. citing
  2. summoning
  3. asking
  4. requesting
  5. convening
  6. assembling
  7. hailing
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  • The defence team has repeatedly sought to postpone proceedings since the trial began, nearly five years ago, citing Israel's precarious defence situation since the 7 October Hamas attacks.
    The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Fingerprints taken at the crime scene in New York City and those taken in Mangione’s arrest in central Pennsylvania show a positive match, CNN reported Wednesday, citing two unnamed law enforcement sources.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of citing
Verb
  • On July 2, Neptune stationed retrograde, summoning us into a period of heightened awareness and self-reflection.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The New York Philharmonic has a habit of summoning ex-leaders back into service.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of summoning
Verb
  • Carter’s attorney Alex Spiro filed a motion Monday asking a judge to force the accuser to reveal her real name or dismiss the case.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Something dim and unknowable seemed to be asking me to trust it.
    Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of asking
Verb
  • When requesting feedback, good collaborators err on the side of specificity.
    Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Oh told lawmakers in the national assembly the CIO was reviewing the possibility of requesting a travel ban against the country’s first lady Kim Keon Hee—who has also faced scrutiny over corruption allegations.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of requesting
Verb
  • The readings come as investors closely watch signals from Chinese leaders, who are convening this week in Beijing for a series of key meetings on economic planning for the coming year.
    Peter Catterall, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The announcement of the Creator Council is likely to elicit its share of skepticism and even snark from the golf social media community, questioning what the Tour truly aims to achieve by convening this group of influencers.
    Mike Dojc, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of convening
Verb
  • Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • You'll be tasked with several goals while assembling the Storm Chasers, including heading into the heart of the Storm Dungeon while trying to avoid lightning strikes and taking down the Storm King's Acolytes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembling
Verb
  • Eras was also a boon for ride-hailing companies.
    Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Meaning the car could be part of Tesla’s fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicle (aka Cybercab/Robotaxi) strategy, which is Musk’s primary obsession.
    Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of hailing
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