summons
Example Sentences
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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
Her simple, sugar-laden summons has since caused ripples of the buttercream variety across the foodie world.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
He summons a gentler touch to pay tribute to the vastness of Shakespeare’s empathy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Just as roadkill summons vultures, so too does human misery summon journalists, who travel across the country to shove cameras and recorders at people enduring things no one should experience.
From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026
In truth, I don’t want to watch when she closes her eyes and summons a small shot of the splendor from the ground just as I did, but I find it impossible to look away.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing summons
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