take legal action

phrase

: to do start a lawsuit against someone : to sue someone

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Moutchou also called on the France Football Federation (FFF) to take legal action over the comments. Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 July 2026 Akers has joined Adams' family attorney, Stephanie Rivas, in expressing plans to take legal action against the Metro Government. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 The congressman called for the FBI to agree within three days not to release the files, adding that any further action to release them could prompt him to take legal action. Perry Stein and Jeremy Roebuck The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026 Authorities said efforts are ongoing to locate remaining suspects, free the journalist and take legal action, with investigations continuing and more details to follow. Max Saltman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take legal action

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“Take legal action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20legal%20action. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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