as in seeking
to make a request for
after another devastating attack, the nation sued for peace
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The league, however, is currently seeking additional information on the source of RHC’s money, said the people, who were granted anonymity because the details are private.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
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The exception, perhaps, is Cook, whose mortgage fraud allegations are providing the administration’s rationale for seeking to oust her from the central bank.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Traditionally, National Guard activation begins at the state level, with governors requesting support during emergencies.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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California Highway Patrol dispatch logs indicated that all lanes were blocked immediately after the crash, with officials requesting a SigAlert.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Suing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suing%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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