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summons

[suhm-uhnz] / ˈsʌm ənz /
NOUN
legal call
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NOUN
invocation
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If “Masters of the Universe” tanks, here’s hoping Galitzine summons the strength to dig himself out of the rubble.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Even the magic button that summons Diet Cokes to the Oval Office reappeared on the Resolute Desk last January, much to the irritation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

There was a fake but convincing summons from the Sao Paolo police apparently charging one individual with money-laundering, typically used to scare victims into transferring funds or information about bank accounts.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for users under the age of 16 on Saturday, and has already issued summons letters to Google and Meta over their failure to comply with the law.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It was low-key, and the magistrate seemed no more concerned than if he were handling a traffic summons.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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