invoke
Example Sentences
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I will admit that on too many occasions I have personally invoked the phrase “As a millennial…” because it feels good to be part of a group, but according to sociologists, I should stop.
From Salon
Liverpool's visit to north London on Saturday may not invoke the fear it did 12 months ago when the Reds romped to a 6-3 win on their way to winning the title.
From Barron's
Lee also took issue with Mitchell not testifying at the hearing and the dozens of times he invoked legislative privilege during a deposition ahead of the hearing.
From Los Angeles Times
Nevertheless, some works—of varying quality—do invoke Jewish traditions.
But Lopatin is quick to take our conversation to a deeper level, invoking the ghostly idea — originally articulated by Jacques Derrida — of “hauntology” and cultural trash remixed into treasure.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
