invoked
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“The statistical findings in the studies invoked by petitioners are extraordinarily disturbing,” Bonta wrote in his reply to the order in August.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
The presidents of Romania and Bulgaria are due to discuss today whether Article 4 of the Nato treaty should be invoked.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
The declaration, invoked under two articles of Pakistan's constitution dealing with security, grants the federal government sweeping administrative powers over the province.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
Shortly before the plant was scheduled to close, the DOE invoked a rarely used Federal Power Act provision for electricity emergencies to keep it running.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026
My sister's paintings were prominently displayed on the walls of the classroom, and the teacher invoked her name whenever discussing perspective or color.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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