as in to prosecute
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Recent Examples of sue
Lower courts dismissed the suit, ruling Horne lacked the legal authority to sue the school districts.
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The second lawsuit, filed by Kiaran Shadowbolt in late December, is a federal derivatives complaint, an attempt to sue Firefly executives and board members on behalf of the company itself, by a shareholder.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
That lawsuit was dismissed in June, as a judge ruled that Baldoni’s side could not sue for defamation over allegations raised in a legal claim.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The Scotts were not, and never could be, American citizens, the Court held, and therefore had no right to sue in federal court.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The second lawsuit, filed by Kiaran Shadowbolt in late December, is a federal derivatives complaint, an attempt to sue Firefly executives and board members on behalf of the company itself, by a shareholder.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
That lawsuit was dismissed in June, as a judge ruled that Baldoni’s side could not sue for defamation over allegations raised in a legal claim.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The Scotts were not, and never could be, American citizens, the Court held, and therefore had no right to sue in federal court.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sue
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The White House press secretary noted that the Department of Justice has convicted and prosecuted nearly 100 defendants in Minnesota so far, hinting that there may be more charges forthcoming for others based on additional reporting.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Jan. 2026
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Wirshba is a member of the SDNY's national security and international narcotics unit and has prosecuted the Tren de Aragua gang and its alleged leader, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, who is also named as a co-defendant in Maduro's indictment.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Rather than using multiple materials, for example, builders who are trying to be both stylish and cost-effective will stick with one or two and use color to add depth.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The final slide of her carousel featured a video of her trying her hand at Muay Thai, a form of Thai boxing.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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If those officials reject the proposal, there would be no avenue for the tech company to appeal.—
Emily L Mahoney,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Without such a hearing, opponents argue, they will be left without means to appeal the agency’s final decision.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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The driver was cited and is expected to get a criminal complaint for endangered driving.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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What evidence are authorities citing against the suspect?—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Sue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sue. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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