summoned

Example Sentences

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A State Farm spokesman declined to comment, including on whether company executives have been summoned to the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"I was stuck and trapped, but I was like, 'Who would I want to be right now?'" she explains of the character she summoned from her Celtic heritage.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The head of South Africa's police force has been summoned to appear in court in connection with a health contract that is the subject of a criminal investigation.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Andy Hertzfeld, a charter member of Apple’s Macintosh development team, recalled being summoned to a meeting called by Jobs to upbraid Gates over Microsoft’s plans for the Windows display.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Soon after midday, when all had refreshed themselves, Coll summoned them to Dallben’s chamber.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander