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as in to ask
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as in to prosecute
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Recent Examples of sue
The state of Florida is suing the company for damages, interest, attorneys’ fees, costs, and other relief.
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Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
Various entities have sued to stop the program and lost, like the state of New Jersey, whose emergency request to ax the plan was denied days before the program went into effect.
—David Gelles, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The Department of Justice on Tuesday sued six of the nation’s largest landlords, accusing them of using a pricing algorithm to improperly work together to raise rents across the country.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 9 Jan. 2025
TikTok sued, and the case has now made its way to the US Supreme Court, which has agreed to hear arguments in the case on Friday, Jan. 10, giving TikTok just nine days to make its case and stop a ban.
—Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
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Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
Various entities have sued to stop the program and lost, like the state of New Jersey, whose emergency request to ax the plan was denied days before the program went into effect.
—David Gelles, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The Department of Justice on Tuesday sued six of the nation’s largest landlords, accusing them of using a pricing algorithm to improperly work together to raise rents across the country.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 9 Jan. 2025
TikTok sued, and the case has now made its way to the US Supreme Court, which has agreed to hear arguments in the case on Friday, Jan. 10, giving TikTok just nine days to make its case and stop a ban.
—Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
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During the news conference, several people described how the fires had affected their families and asked public officials to hold oil companies to account.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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However, the next morning, January 8, Kelley heard from Curry's landlord to ask about the actress' evacuation status, as an evacuation notice was sent out in the middle of the night — at 3:30 a.m.Michelle McGahan, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Cannon dismissed the case in July 2024, arguing that Smith, who was prosecuting the case, was improperly appointed.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement While some counties have already begun prosecuting more theft and drug cases as felonies rather than misdemeanors under Proposition 36, experts and advocates believe the long-term effects won’t be felt for at least a year.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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The name in Telugu even invokes the names of PayPal and CNET, both of whom develop competing extensions.Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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Biden invoked the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, which gives presidents broad authority to implement drilling bans, but does not give them the authority to reverse them—meaning Trump could need to seek congressional approval to reverse the measure.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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In bed, try to hear one sound in the distance, or note how the pillow feels on your head.Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 11 Jan. 2025
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Kids 7 years of age and older can try their hand at falconry without leaving the premises.Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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Through active listening, Microsoft leadership understood that employees desired ownership and autonomy over their schedules and changed their policy accordingly.Chris Williams, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The battery life on the original device left something to be desired, Zotac noted, and its 2025 concept model shown at its CES suite ups the battery capacity.Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025
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DeBoer’s history with the vertical passing game appealed to Simpson, as well as the staff’s style of coaching quarterbacks.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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During the hearing, Alon and Tal appealed a pair of Miami judges’ orders denying bonds while Oren faced his initial bail review.Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Eudora Police Department requested the assistance of state police.Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Bears last week requested an interview with McCarthy, an 18-year NFL head coaching veteran, but the Cowboys denied the request.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Smith dropped both cases after Trump won the 2024 election, citing a Justice Department policy that prohibits the prosecution of sitting presidents.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Justice Department abandoned both cases after Trump's presidential victory in November, citing department policy that prohibits the federal prosecution of sitting presidents.Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Sue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sue. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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