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as in to ask
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as in to prosecute
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Recent Examples of sue
They were subsequently fired and sued by their owners for fraud and breach of contract.
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Peter White, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
When Murdoch’s Fox News Channel was sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems over lies about the 2020 U.S. election, Fox settled for a whopping $787.5 million, but did not say sorry.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Attorneys general from 18 states sued President Trump on Tuesday to block an executive order that refuses to recognize the U.S.-born children of unauthorized immigrants as citizens, the opening salvo in what promises to be a long legal battle over the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
—Mattathias Schwartz, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
The broad order also impacts those on nonimmigrant visas, a group that includes those authorized to work in the U.S.
The American Civil Liberties Union sued over the policy moments after it was announced.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
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Peter White, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
When Murdoch’s Fox News Channel was sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems over lies about the 2020 U.S. election, Fox settled for a whopping $787.5 million, but did not say sorry.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Attorneys general from 18 states sued President Trump on Tuesday to block an executive order that refuses to recognize the U.S.-born children of unauthorized immigrants as citizens, the opening salvo in what promises to be a long legal battle over the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
—Mattathias Schwartz, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
The broad order also impacts those on nonimmigrant visas, a group that includes those authorized to work in the U.S.
The American Civil Liberties Union sued over the policy moments after it was announced.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sue
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Cancer patients have been asked to leave hospitals because the water conditions are unsafe.—
Catherine Coleman Flowers,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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SeaD Consulting advises people to ask where their shrimp is from and support stronger regulations against the mislabeling of seafood.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Legal experts noted that while some criminal charges, like indecent exposure or battery, could have applied if proven, the statute of limitations has expired, and such cases are rarely prosecuted.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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While Smith appealed Cannon's decision, he was forced to drop the appeal against Trump after Trump won the November election, due to a longstanding policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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The White House invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a Carter-era law that give the president wide-ranging powers in an emergency.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
1 Feb. 2025
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The name was meant to invoke the rebirth of classical Roman values, which brought the Dark Ages to a close and ushered in the Renaissance.—
David Conrads,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Jan. 2025
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In a lopsided sport where two-thirds of the teams aren’t actively trying to win and most of the other ones aren’t smart enough to win, the Dodgers have moved far and away beyond everybody.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Put your hands and arms on unbroken ice, and use available tools to try to pull yourself up.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
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Step 3 To a blender, add the sweet potato flesh, coconut milk, vanilla, bitters if desired, cinnamon, salt, and remaining brown sugar.—
Joe Yonan,
Saveur,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Beachy caravan interior, from the smallest 360 to the largest 450 floor plan, has always left a little something to be desired.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2025
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Bowman continues to claim innocence and has attempted to appeal his conviction multiple times.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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His aim is to introduce a new generation to classic Balkan dishes, all with appealing contemporary spin.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Many visitors will seek out her section near the T-Mobile entrance gate by Lot M, and co-workers have requested to work directly with her.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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The program enabled 1,450 people a day to schedule appointments at a port of entry to request asylum.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Reuters, citing a person with knowledge of the matter, reported that Trump ordered the termination of 17 inspectors general, although the White House has not issued an official announcement.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this month, Homan privately told members of Congress to temper their expectations about the upcoming deportation operation, citing limited resources.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Sue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sue. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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