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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

The Spectre is also electric—in the case of the top-spec Black Badge version, extremely electric, with 650 hp to answer the most whispered summons with splendid excess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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

Dr Tom Horne said the first time he found out he had been overpaid by the NHS was when a court summons came through his door.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

No one who heard the summons could resist.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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