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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 outlet also reports that Everett’s family is being sued by the Tuckers.
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Sam Gillette, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Last week, Attorney General Rob Bonta joined more than a dozen other states in suing President Donald Trump and his administration for mass firing probationary employees.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
The coalition has repeatedly sued to force agencies like the BLM over management plans that restrict vehicular access in favor of preserving wilderness.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
The chief justice asked for a response by Friday from the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition and Global Health Council, which had sued over the funding delays.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
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Sam Gillette, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Last week, Attorney General Rob Bonta joined more than a dozen other states in suing President Donald Trump and his administration for mass firing probationary employees.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
The coalition has repeatedly sued to force agencies like the BLM over management plans that restrict vehicular access in favor of preserving wilderness.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
The chief justice asked for a response by Friday from the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition and Global Health Council, which had sued over the funding delays.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sue
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The photographer asked me to act sad and depressed, to stop smiling.—
Gaylyn Henderson, MPH,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Johnson-Roberson says for all the incredible skills displayed by chatbots, the task they're asked to do is relatively simple — look at what a human user types and then try to predict the next words that user wants to see.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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By siding with Trump’s argument that former Presidents cannot be criminally prosecuted for official acts, Roberts’ court delayed legal proceedings that could have put Trump on trial before the 2024 election.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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In their statement, Machado and González emphasized that Maduro and his top lieutenants are the true bosses of Tren de Aragua and said the leadership of the regime and the gang members must be captured and prosecuted.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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The piece invokes the singing style of a synagogue’s cantor, who often sings many notes over a single syllable.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Casey Anthony invokes daughter she was accused of killing while unveiling new mission.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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When Gordon tried to go on the outside, Quansah was able to block his cross.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Hudak, the legislative chair of the Florida Police Chiefs Association, is an influential voice in Tallahassee, where the governor and state officials have been trying to ramp up enrollment in federal immigration programs across the state.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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Lyrically, the full-fledged reggaetón song is about flirting and desiring a girl.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2025
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If desired, drizzle with Citrus Icing once completely cooled.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, Israeli police immediately appealed the decision, seeking to stop her release.—
Kareem Khadder,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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However, once video came out showing the player from Kennedy hitting the player from Elmont first, the latter appealed the suspension.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Several school board members requested Thursday that outside experts opine on Chicago Public Schools’ budget woes.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Myles Garret requested a trade, but shockingly turned around and signed a huge extension not long after.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Tsunoda was also in the mix for a promotion, but in the end, Red Bull placed Lawson alongside Verstappen for 2025, citing his ability to perform under pressure.—
Saajan Jogia,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Past public records requests for the recording, including from the Statesman, were denied, citing an ongoing investigation.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Sue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sue. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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