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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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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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Ahead of the Board of Education approving the deficit reduction plan in January 2025, the administration held three community meetings to get feedback from parents and community members asking them what was most important to them.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
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 order was invoked under the National Emergencies Act, which gives the president emergency powers.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Aha, this brings us to the notion of invoking multiple expert personas, all at once.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump is not afraid to use the country's huge store of energy reserves to power growth, especially in areas where the U.S. is trying to secure global dominance.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Want to try Clarkon’s mix-and-match pieces for yourself?—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Gilded by privilege and cunning, Glinda is a popular young woman who desires to wield magic.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
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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Even if a judge orders someone be sent to their home country, that person can appeal within 30 days of the decision.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
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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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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De Noire and her colleagues don't even request or suggest that the women come in at a certain time.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Per the Times, which at the time cited trial testimony, Walker was accused of taking a pair of sunglasses from the store before the owner asked the NYPD officer to investigate.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
25 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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“Sue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sue. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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