as in to prosecute
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Recent Examples of sue
The bill also clears a path for people to sue local governments for using tax dollars to support DEI initiatives.
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Vasquez responded that Epstein has nothing to do with the case and threatened to sue.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
In exchange for the reimbursement, the Wings would agree not to sue the city for the delays.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Districts implementing a prayer policy under Senate Bill 11, the new law with the March 1 deadline, require parents to sign consent forms waiving their right to sue districts on the basis of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which prevents governments from establishing a religion.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Vasquez responded that Epstein has nothing to do with the case and threatened to sue.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
In exchange for the reimbursement, the Wings would agree not to sue the city for the delays.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Districts implementing a prayer policy under Senate Bill 11, the new law with the March 1 deadline, require parents to sign consent forms waiving their right to sue districts on the basis of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which prevents governments from establishing a religion.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sue
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If investigators determine that Noem knowingly misrepresented facts while testifying, the conduct should be prosecuted as a federal felony.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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In extreme cases, you could also be prosecuted.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
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Please check your connection, disable any ad blockers, or try using a different browser.—
sfchronicle.com,
sfchronicle.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Conservatives tried and failed to convince Thune to pursue a talking filibuster, an old-school way of blockading legislation that might eventually allow the SAVE America Act to pass at 50 votes.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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There have been murmurs of interest from Tottenham, but how much does that role appeal these days?—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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All of the group’s hotels appeal to wellbeing-loving hedonists with a conscience—regular guests are predominantly female (around 60%).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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State officials also cited a government code that protects names of superintendent applicants from public release.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Earlier Monday, citing severe weather, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered ground stops at Hartsfield-Jackson and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, along with ground delays at JFK and Newark Liberty International Airport.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Sue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sue. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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