summons
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On Wednesday, five Republicans, including Mace, and Representatives Lauren Boebert, Tim Burchett, Michael Cloud and Scott Perry, joined Democrats on the House Oversight committee to vote in favour of the subpoena or legal summons.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
Just as roadkill summons vultures, so too does human misery summon journalists, who travel across the country to shove cameras and recorders at people enduring things no one should experience.
From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026
The summons and raid are the latest signals of a growing trans-Atlantic clash over how—and whether—big tech companies should police online speech.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
In August, the committee issued legal summons to Maxwell, requiring her to submit evidence under oath.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
“Give us two set-ups please, Bill,” he said to the youth who appeared at his summons.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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