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In that past she has invoked Lowly Worm, the Richard Scarry children’s book character, to walk through how tariffs ripple into inflation.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

In interviews and speeches, Karp has invoked the firm’s activist tradition—Paul Weiss assisted Justice Thurgood Marshall with Brown v.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Although judges have twice ordered her release on bond, ICE has invoked rarely used “administrative stays” to keep her in captivity.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Sir Martyn has invoked the urgent notification process which will require the secretary of state to respond within 28 days outlining how Oakhill STC will be improved.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025

The modern spirit of industry has invoked a demon--or, rather, the demoniac spirit of the times has taken possession of industry.

From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von