invoked

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He also invoked Evans’ history, including prior Mississippi capital reversals finding serious prosecutorial misconduct.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

To justify his decision, he invoked the need to "defend national security".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Because unlimited debate was the tradition of the Senate, cloture was invoked only five times in the first approximately 50 years of its existence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

In a deposition, DeMarco said that Drylie invoked his right not to incriminate himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The last brick was set in place as the vicar, having put his glasses back on, made the celebrated pronouncement—man and wife together—and invoked the Trinity after which his church was named.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan