subpoena
Example Sentences
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Shew said Estelle reached out shortly after he received the CBP’s subpoena.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
After the city gave Cumming heavily redacted invoices in January, she issued a subpoena for unmarked ones.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Investigative grand juries cannot return indictments against defendants, but they are often used to enshrine evidence and subpoena witnesses for a future criminal proceeding.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
It would also regain subpoena power, opening the door to corruption investigations, scrutiny of administration conduct and aggressive oversight.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
One of the deputies checked my subpoena and let me and Grampa in.
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
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