invoking

Example Sentences

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He described his war goals as "just", invoking the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany to rally support for the military.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

In March of last year, Lively moved to dismiss Baldoni’s countersuit by invoking the California statute, arguing that it protected individuals who publicly report allegations of sexual misconduct from retaliatory defamation claims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"Just the natural way you form these tight binaries, these sub-seven-day binaries, you get rid of the planet naturally, without invoking additional disruption from a nearby star or other mechanisms," Farhat said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

“God does not accept the prayers of those who choose violence,” he said, invoking Jesus as the “King of Peace.”

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Anya wondered if invoking his father’s name was going to cause trouble for Ivan’s family at all.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack