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as in to ask
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as in to prosecute
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Recent Examples of sue
In fact, when Murnau's Nosferatu, starring a viscerally terrifying Max Schreck as Orlok, came out, Stoker's estate successfully sued the movie’s producers for copyright infringement and the court ordered every copy of the film be destroyed.
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Megan McCluskey, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Some could sue to gain even longer collegiate careers, with athletes using university graduate programs to play college sports well into their 20s or even beyond.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Fortress reportedly lent Cohen millions of dollars but sued him earlier this year for default and then became the only bidder for Curzon at a foreclosure auction.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Weiner responded by suing the hospital for wrongful termination and defamation.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 20 Dec. 2024
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Megan McCluskey, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Some could sue to gain even longer collegiate careers, with athletes using university graduate programs to play college sports well into their 20s or even beyond.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Fortress reportedly lent Cohen millions of dollars but sued him earlier this year for default and then became the only bidder for Curzon at a foreclosure auction.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Weiner responded by suing the hospital for wrongful termination and defamation.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 20 Dec. 2024
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What's New TikTok is making a final push to stay active in the United States, asking the Supreme Court to block a federal law that could effectively ban the social media app unless its parent company, ByteDance, divests its U.S. operations.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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When asked which Golden Girl would most identify with Sharp, Simard emphatically answered Bea Arthur’s character Dorothy Zbornak without a second thought.Emily Burns, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Their requests come as the incoming president weighs issuing blanket pardons to many people who were convicted in connection to the 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, as well as punishing those involved in prosecuting crimes related to it.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The pardon attorney then typically asks the prosecuting U.S. Attorney for an opinion.Bill Hamilton, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
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For many years, Venezuelans understood instinctively what was meant when someone invoked la situación in conversation.Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Heimann avoided cardigans with fusty suede elbow patches or hefty yarn that can invoke infirm geriatrics.Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The 1989 film centers on a father, Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase), who tries to plan the perfect Christmas for his family despite never-ending obstacles and chaos.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Even as Lupita spends her days trying to sweat that dream into existence, forces are working against her.Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, despite Howe desiring another goalkeeper, the soundings are that is highly unlikely, even if Martin Dubravka departs.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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As America entered World War II, the daily beehive of activity at Michigan Central rebounded as Detroit’s automotive plants shifted on a dime from making cars to whatever Uncle Sam desired.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect's lawyers previously pledged to quickly appeal Monday's ruling, if necessary, to abolish Trump's criminal conviction.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Regardless, in the glass this will appeal to many with its velvety texture and signature sweetness.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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On top of this, Moody has accused Paxton of intentionally requesting a specific time for a hearing in relation to Roberson's case to wait out the clock so Roberson's testimony is never heard.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The family requested people consider donations to the Hudson J. Meek Memorial Scholarship at Vestavia Hills High School in lieu of sending flowers.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
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These writers cited years in the sixties as if each stood in for a whole world of musical meaning.Mitch Therieau, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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Good Housekeeping, citing the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), reports that U.S. fire departments respond to the most Christmas tree fires during the month of January.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Sue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sue. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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