summons
Example Sentences
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As the warmer weather summons us to spend more time outdoors, we might find ourselves feeling a little crowded.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for users under the age of 16 on Saturday, and has already issued summons letters to Google and Meta over their failure to comply with the law.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
He summons a gentler touch to pay tribute to the vastness of Shakespeare’s empathy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
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
He thought she was mocking him with this question, because the falcon had not fully obeyed his summons.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
Vocabulary lists containing summons
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act II
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