summons
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If “Masters of the Universe” tanks, here’s hoping Galitzine summons the strength to dig himself out of the rubble.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Even the magic button that summons Diet Cokes to the Oval Office reappeared on the Resolute Desk last January, much to the irritation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Indonesia issued summons letters to Google and Meta over their failure to comply with a social media ban for under-16s that entered into force over the weekend, the communications minister said.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Her simple, sugar-laden summons has since caused ripples of the buttercream variety across the foodie world.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Harry could think of many reasons not to obey the summons, and yet his suspicions about her identity were growing stronger every moment that they stood facing each other in the deserted street.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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