invoking
Example Sentences
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The Giants might see an opportunity to get out from under the second year of his deal by invoking the “high-risk activities” language from the CBA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
He told the panel he was invoking the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution under the advice of his attorneys.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
From there, he was quiet, invoking the Fifth Amendment in response to literally any question he faced.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026
He also emphasized that invoking the Fifth Amendment was a protected right that must be "respected."
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Exactly what I think. But he didn't, so I did a bit of invoking while I was running, and—ba-boom!—tree. What do you think?"
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
