as in to prosecute
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Recent Examples of sue
Neither bill would allow people to sue companies over data privacy violations, something Democratic lawmakers have pushed for in the past in previous data privacy bills.
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Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The footage shows Coyote hiring billboard accident lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte) and his legal team to sue the Acme corporation — represented by its slick corporate counsel, Buddy Crane (John Cena) — for its defective products.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The memo also argued that the parents didn’t have standing to sue, and that the courtroom wasn’t a proper place to adjudicate the issue.
—Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Additionally, Scott has filed an emergency motion with the Rhode Island Supreme Court to determine whether the state law allowing grandparents to sue for visitation rights of their grandchildren is constitutional.
—Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The footage shows Coyote hiring billboard accident lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte) and his legal team to sue the Acme corporation — represented by its slick corporate counsel, Buddy Crane (John Cena) — for its defective products.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The memo also argued that the parents didn’t have standing to sue, and that the courtroom wasn’t a proper place to adjudicate the issue.
—Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Additionally, Scott has filed an emergency motion with the Rhode Island Supreme Court to determine whether the state law allowing grandparents to sue for visitation rights of their grandchildren is constitutional.
—Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sue
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During the meeting, Trustee Robert Glass pushed back against Bowman’s legal concerns, saying Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul had already declined to prosecute anyone over any funding issues, and the township’s legal liability is minimal.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Healey and Campbell have both publicly expressed support for using information collected through the portal to prosecute federal agents conducting immigration enforcement operations in Massachusetts.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was charged with firearms offenses and trying to assassinate the president.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Officials are still trying to determine what happened aboard the ship, which commands fares of up to $28,845 for a 46-day journey that includes a tour of the Antarctica Peninsula and stops in Tierra del Fuego on the southern edge of Argentina.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Villanueva claims his return would keep deputies from leaving and appeal to new hires.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Wintour then praised her co-chair Lauren Sánchez Bezos, citing her energy and positive attitude.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Monday’s hearing came after the plaintiff’s emergency petition seeking to stop work at the course, citing news reports that major renovations were to begin Monday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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“Sue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sue. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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