summon
Example Sentences
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The nationwide outcry that followed the assault forced Kenya's parliament to summon the country's top security chiefs.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
The question remains whether we as a people can summon the political will to make the needed changes — or any.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
To summon this forgotten world he has resorted to a patchwork of fictional narratives and first-person editorializing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Byrne has said she has a go-to phrase -- "Patty hired 24-hour security for Katie" -- when she finds herself struggling to summon the Yankee drawl.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
“Come,” I said, “my dear old fellow, summon all your fortitude: it will be best and easiest for her.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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