summon

Example Sentences

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Byrne has said she has a go-to phrase -- "Patty hired 24-hour security for Katie" -- when she finds herself struggling to summon the Yankee drawl.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

A congressional committee has voted to summon US Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Three days after the fire, Crowley told a local TV news station that her department was “screaming to be properly funded,” which prompted Bass to summon Crowley to her office, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Back in the ’90s, any attempt to nudge the old-school Honeywell mounted on our wall anywhere near 70 degrees would summon my dad who would ask if I knew how much the gas bill cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

And even when his eyes went wet with hurt and worry, she could not summon any kindness.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez