summoned

Example Sentences

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The left-arm spinner was summoned to the attack by Dean after nine overs and was immediately waving her arms to move her own field.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The Chinese government in March summoned Xiao Hong and Ji Yichao, two co-founders of Manus, to Beijing to discuss the company’s compliance with foreign-investment rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Canadian officials condemned OpenAI's handling of the case and summoned company leaders to Ottawa to explain its security protocols.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

She was summoned to meet the maestro soon afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It appears that every able-bodied man in the surrounding area has been summoned to the Temple of the Sun.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman