as in to prosecute
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Recent Examples of sue
California could ultimately sue the FCC if the agency tries to preempt the state rules.
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Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Webb’s letter did not specify whether the owners would sue the city if the council turns down the deal.
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Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The department would eventually sue the medical school if such a resolution is not found.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
An athlete such as Sorsby can sue over eligibility, just like dozens of other college athletes have done over the last couple of years in numerous courts across the country.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sue
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Webb’s letter did not specify whether the owners would sue the city if the council turns down the deal.
—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The department would eventually sue the medical school if such a resolution is not found.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
An athlete such as Sorsby can sue over eligibility, just like dozens of other college athletes have done over the last couple of years in numerous courts across the country.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sue
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.
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Four days later, the Front Office informed the prosecuting team about the video showing Edwards being shot, and the prosecuting team requested that video from the ATF, which sent over two videos.
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Anthropic and the administration have been meeting to try and resolve the issue.
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Suited for layering, try this classic tee for weekends away or long vacations abroad.
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That matches typical salon gel longevity, which is part of why these systems appeal to brides prepping for honeymoons, professionals who want consistent nails between meetings or anyone who doesn’t want the frequent reapplication that press-ons require.
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After the movie is over, Anna tries briefly to appeal to Nevaeh as the fellow daughter of a problematic father, but that tactic falls flat immediately.
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Other reviewers have cited the high quality of the material, as well as its ideal fit.
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Cepeda has challenged the results, citing irregularities at thousands of polling stations.
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“Sue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sue. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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