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subpoena

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




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The judge then asked why prosecutors requested that the subpoena for phone records remain confidential.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The subpoena was later withdrawn, the Post reported.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

She scheduled a July 8 date to hear additional evidence before she decides on whether to grant a preliminary injunction, blocking the subpoena through the end of the litigation.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

The subpoena requests documents and sworn testimony covering pharmacy contracts, reimbursement rates, “differential treatment of own versus independent stores,” and the company’s expansion plans, according to a press release.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

My next lovely surprise is a nice subpoena.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

By July 10, FBI agents had served subpoenas to Barnes and his colleagues, Eric Lipton and Eric Schmitt.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The Times said federal prosecutors agreed at a court hearing in New York before District Judge Arun Subramanian to "unilaterally withdraw the subpoenas at this time."

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

The day after the second article was published, armed federal agents served three reporters with subpoenas at their homes, according to lawyers for the Times.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The subpoenas were issued after a Times report that the Qatari-gifted Air Force One lacked certain security countermeasures, including anti-missile defenses.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Though the subpoenas had finally stopped coming, Deborah didn’t believe the lawsuit was truly over.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

The phone-record subpoenas began July 10, the same day three of the journalists were subpoenaed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The UAW hasn’t been subpoenaed in the matter, a union spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

State officials in California are already investigating the deal with Golden State Wind; the California Energy Commission has subpoenaed details about the payout.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

The justice department told the House Oversight Committee that Bondi will not appear at the 14 April deposition as she was "subpoenaed in her capacity as Attorney General," a committee spokesperson confirmed to the BBC.

From BBC Apr. 8, 2026

“When they set a date for the trial, Brady, you’ll be subpoenaed to appear in court as a witness.”

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

The Justice Department had just elevated the matter by subpoenaing Trump for the records, and Trump wanted her advice.

From Salon Jun. 3, 2024

If they believe there is a potential case to be made, they could also start subpoenaing bank records, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2024

Jordan sent letters seeking interviews with Bragg and documents before subpoenaing Pomerantz.

From Seattle Times Apr. 20, 2023

Investigative steps would include subpoenaing Mr. Dolan for testimony and executing a search warrant for his phone and email records.

From Washington Times Oct. 14, 2022

The German had swung around toward the men behind him, as though he were subpoenaing them as witnesses.

From Captain Macklin by Davis, Richard Harding




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