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Recent Examples of sue
As a result of Belk’s actions, Jenkins is suing for search and seizure without probable cause or reasonable suspicion, unlawful detainment, civil assault and discriminatory treatment based on her color and race, among other claims.
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Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
In June, Disney and Universal sued Midjourney for both uploading and downloading, since there was rampant and flagrant use of their characters by Midjourney users, which was encouraged by Midjourney’s website by hosting multiple examples of the characters being used in various settings.
—Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Sandy Hook families sued Jones and his companies for defamation in Connecticut and Texas in 2018, after twenty young children and six educators were killed in the 2012 shooting.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Angulo is seeking compensation for his medical expenses and pain and suffering, while Benavides’ estate is suing for wrongful death, pain and suffering, and other punitive damages.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
In June, Disney and Universal sued Midjourney for both uploading and downloading, since there was rampant and flagrant use of their characters by Midjourney users, which was encouraged by Midjourney’s website by hosting multiple examples of the characters being used in various settings.
—Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Sandy Hook families sued Jones and his companies for defamation in Connecticut and Texas in 2018, after twenty young children and six educators were killed in the 2012 shooting.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Angulo is seeking compensation for his medical expenses and pain and suffering, while Benavides’ estate is suing for wrongful death, pain and suffering, and other punitive damages.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sue
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The assault prompted Trump to threaten to federalize Washington, D.C., calling for local minors and gang members over the age of 14 to be prosecuted as adults.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Several defendants being prosecuted on criminal charges in New Jersey have argued Habba was not lawfully appointed, and thus the indictments against them are invalid and should be dropped.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Gamble’s order paves the way for The Onion to try yet again to purchase Infowars and its assets.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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His friends at Imperial implored him to keep trying to pursue his case in the U.S.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Understanding what makes these roles appealing—or discouraging—can help organizations better engage and retain future leaders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Check out 10 miles of wooded trails through wetlands and varying types of terrain that will appeal to beginner and novice hikers alike.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, ProSieben’s leadership openly rejected MFE’s push for deeper integration, citing concerns over governance and independence.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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There is a prix fixe dinner of three courses for a very reasonable $65, though citing seven dishes with supplements of $4 to $8 seems a tad disingenuous.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Sue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sue. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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