sue (for)

verb

ˈsü How to pronounce sue (for) (audio)
Definition of sue (for)next
as in to seek
to make a request for after another devastating attack, the nation sued for peace

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  1. seek
  2. request
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  • Maine Democrats are seeking a new nominee, and several candidates have already begun jockeying for position.
    — Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The state sought records and responses to questions about the company’s lobbying of the White House and the Department of Justice, suggesting that the DOJ had improperly approved the merger in June.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
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  • Kenneth Malin, the West Cedar Creek MUD’s general manager, did not respond to a message requesting comment on the district’s discussions with Diode.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • The notice requested all evidence that had not been displayed publicly be shown again – and that additional evidence introduced during the case also be made public.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of request
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“Sue (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sue%20%28for%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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