summoned

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Beijing’s market regulator summoned five major Chinese e-commerce platforms, including Alibaba and JD.com over issues including excessive competition, sending their shares down 5.5% and 3.4%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Four days later, Pulte summoned Dugas to a meeting.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

She has been summoned for a preliminary hearing on 9 June.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

On his Truth Social site, Trump said he had summoned his top aides to the White House Situation Room to decide on the deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The want of his animating influence appeared to be peculiarly felt one day that he had been summoned to Millcote on business, and was not likely to return till late.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë