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as in invoked
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as in prosecuted
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sued
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Along with Gioachino Rossini and Gaetano Donizetti, Bellini is part of a Mount Rushmore–like triptych of nineteenth-century Italian composers invoked whenever beautiful singing—bel canto—becomes an object of faith.—
Arya Roshanian,
The New York Review of Books,
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On fluoridation of the water supply, Woychik invoked the problem of reproducibility in scientific studies.—
Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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Anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The case was investigated and was prosecuted by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Brunson was in tears after the game, barely able to speak when asked by ESPN what the moment meant.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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OutKick/Fox News Digital has asked the Spurs, NBA and ESPN for comment, and none have offered an explanation.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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This line, Cook had tried to explain to the islanders, was a boundary they were not allowed to cross.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The Astros nearly scored the go-ahead run when Yordan Alvarez tried to score on an overthrow, but Bachman was backing up the plate and tossed the ball to catcher Logan O’Hoppe in time to get him.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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According to the Le Petit Chef website, requests for vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or fish-free menus can be requested when making a reservation.—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The contractor that operates the facility for the county, CIP Solutions, says the next phase will be more expensive to manage and requested that commissioners approve a rate increase.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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It was appealed by Lifton and the PCFB and Blakeman’s ability to cure was frozen due to the appeal.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Louisiana appealed to our court and sought a stay pending appeal.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Once logged in to one of the brokerages, investors must take some additional steps, such as submitting an indication of interest that also specifies the number of shares desired.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Use a mask and gloves if desired.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
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The Lincoln home site provides another dimension to the study of the man often cited as the nation’s greatest president.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The city of Durham enacted a 60-day moratorium in May after residents also cited concerns about environmental impacts.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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“Sued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sued. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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