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subpoena

[suh-pee-nuh, suhb-] / səˈpi nə, səb- /




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The astronomical cost of tickets, a subpoena over ticket practices, criticism of Fifa over hotel bookings and transport prices have dogged the build-up.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

One subpoena sought records for p-card transactions linked to Mayor Derrick Henry, including a $1,121 charge at Hotel President in Budapest, where he spoke at a 2023 summit aimed at fostering closer U.S.-Hungary ties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The president’s son visited Navarro in prison while he served time for defying a subpoena from lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

State officials are investigating that deal, including a subpoena from the California Energy Commission seeking details about the payout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Two women with some young children went in first, then some white men, each holding up his subpoena for the deputy.

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe




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