summon
Example Sentences
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The valets in the lobby summon golf carts with a flick of the wrist, graciously driving me back and forth from the parking lot.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
Adam Silverman’s lighting turns red; cracks appear in the floor of Jon Bausor’s set as Catrina pounds on it with her parasol to summon Frida; and dancers dressed as skeletons emerge from the crevices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The nationwide outcry that followed the assault forced Kenya's parliament to summon the country's top security chiefs.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
The question remains whether we as a people can summon the political will to make the needed changes — or any.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
"Where is Bruno? If you don't tell me at once I shall summon the police!"
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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