summoned

Example Sentences

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He has been summoned to testify on June 2, and police have searched his offices and three unnamed companies, Spain's top criminal court said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

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

Orson and Lorenzo, consummate showmen, were summoned to prisons, where they inspected the heads of inmates and guessed their crimes; at lunatic asylums they were challenged to identify the patients’ disorders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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

Finally, Tigran Petrosian was, on a semi-official basis, summoned to the club.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady