summons
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Bieber asks, and the trick of a song born from a branding problem is that it summons the sensation of endless ascent.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The Spectre is also electric—in the case of the top-spec Black Badge version, extremely electric, with 650 hp to answer the most whispered summons with splendid excess.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for users under the age of 16 on Saturday, and has already issued summons letters to Google and Meta over their failure to comply with the law.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Dr Tom Horne said the first time he found out he had been overpaid by the NHS was when a court summons came through his door.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
‘The Red Arrow!’ said Théoden, holding it, as one who receives a summons long expected and yet dreadful when it comes.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
Vocabulary lists containing summons
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act II
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Red Queen
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