suing (for)

verb

present participle of sue (for)
as in seeking
to make a request for after another devastating attack, the nation sued for peace

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  1. seeking
  2. requesting
Verb
  • The patient must be in an advanced or terminal stage, experiencing pain that cannot be relieved or is unbearable, and seeking lethal medication of their own free will.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • The district has responded to those issues by seeking to find efficiencies, cut costs and closing a handful of schools.
    — Austin Horn July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of seeking
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  • Early Wednesday, Paramount filed a motion requesting that Pitts step aside, citing his previous role as a labor lawyer, including for the Writers Guild of America.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Nurse was with the Oilers for 12 seasons but had a less-than-optimal departure, requesting a trade after enduring years of criticism, often warranted, from fans and media alike.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of requesting
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“Suing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suing%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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