file/bring (a) suit

phrase

: to start legal proceedings to settle a disagreement or problem between people or organizations
He filed/brought (a) suit against her.

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This is what allows Paula Johnson, Johnson’s wife, to file suit against Travelers. Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 Sesame Workshop alleges that SeaWorld failed to pay outstanding royalties, forcing the nonprofit to file suit in federal court. Isabel Yip, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026 Second, Von and his team’s recommendation to affirmatively file suit against the CFPB in December 2024, rather than wait for an enforcement action. Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 13 Feb. 2026 Ben Gamla’s legal team, led by Becket, a prominent nonprofit religious liberty law firm, said the rejection violates the Constitution’s Free Exercise clause and announced plans to file suit in federal court. Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for file/bring (a) suit

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“File/bring (a) suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/file%2Fbring%20%28a%29%20suit. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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