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as in to ask
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as in to prosecute
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Recent Examples of sue
In September, a group of 17 states sued the federal government, challenging the constitutionality of the federal law.
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Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
The state was sued by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and NetChoice, two groups representing Big Tech companies such as Meta and Google.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
Federal court provisions: The bill creates a new requirement that could restrict how parties suing the federal government get relief in court.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 3 June 2025
Bost, who was first elected to Congress in 2014, and two Republican presidential electors sued Illinois election officials over the deadline for counting mail ballots in 2022.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 June 2025
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Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
The state was sued by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and NetChoice, two groups representing Big Tech companies such as Meta and Google.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
Federal court provisions: The bill creates a new requirement that could restrict how parties suing the federal government get relief in court.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 3 June 2025
Bost, who was first elected to Congress in 2014, and two Republican presidential electors sued Illinois election officials over the deadline for counting mail ballots in 2022.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sue
Verb
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Giselle, a cheery woman in her forties from Yorkshire, England, asked.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin asked.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Verb
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While there is no direct evidence of impropriety, the episode raises the question: Could a president be prosecuted for accepting bribes for pardons?—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Brockbank was prosecuted by a task force started under the Biden administration in 2021 to combat the rise of threats targeting election officials.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
Verb
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As effective storytellers, creators invoke emotion and can influence purchase decisions with relevant and engaging recommendations.—
Kristen Dolan,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Murrill’s office also invoked the habitual offenders statute, where criminal defendants can be tagged as habitual offenders after a fourth felony charge, according to Louisiana law, and face longer prison sentences.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Falling in love is a beautiful process, but try not to ignore the hurdles that come along the way.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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In the Tuesday, June 3 episode, Gilbert recalled getting the role of Laura Ingalls and how her parents tried to keep her life normal despite her star rising.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Peter and Paul Orthodox Church have continued to wrongly assert that the events that have taken place happened because the Diocese of the South desired to sell and profit from the sale of the property in Little Havana.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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For users who desire an extended bass response—particularly for movie or gaming use—a subwoofer output is provided.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The order will remain in effect while the legal case continues, although government lawyers will probably appeal.—
Janie Har,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Whitlock’s contract could also be appealing to other teams.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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On June 4, lawyers for the 27-year-old rapper and Twitch streamer – born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. – requested a temporary emergency order in Los Angeles Superior Court, according to a filing reviewed by USA TODAY.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Officials discussed requesting state and county funding for future recreation opportunities.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Heye, the veteran GOP official, cited the case of Reince Priebus, Trump's former White House Chief of Staff, who found out Trump fired him on a rainy airport Tarmac in 2017 after traveling with the President on Air Force One.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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State troopers cited the truck driver who caused the crash, a 57-year-old Texas man, for careless driving causing injury, according to the agency.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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“Sue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sue. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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