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summon

[suhm-uhn] / ˈsʌm ən /


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Opera’s costume shop, summon the spectacular opulence of this music-obsessed Viennese world.

From Los Angeles Times

Smith was summoned to acclimatise in Colombo in case he was required.

From BBC

Beijing summoned Tokyo's ambassador and on November 14 warned Chinese citizens against visiting Japan, citing "significant risks to the personal safety and lives of Chinese citizens".

From Barron's

Dr Tom Horne said the first time he found out he had been overpaid by the NHS was when a court summons came through his door.

From BBC

European Commission officials are also scrutinizing the company’s AI service under the bloc’s content moderation law, while French authorities raided X’s Paris office and summoned owner Elon Musk for an interview earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal