sue
verb (used with object)
to institute a process in law against; bring a civil action against.
has sued
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present perfectof sue (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Apple has sued OpenAI and one of its lead executives, alleging that the artificial-intelligence lab attempted to steal confidential information from the iPhone maker.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Public Citizen, a Washington-based consumer group, has sued the State Department in an effort to force release of the details.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Drag queen Pattie Gonia is asking fans for help fighting Patagonia, the popular outdoor apparel and gear company, which has sued the outspoken environmental activist for trademark infringement.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Former US President Joe Biden has sued the federal government to block the release of interviews with his memoir's ghostwriter, which he has described as "private information" but could contain embarrassing details about his memory.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Where an Empress has sued in vain, there is no room for words from thee.
From Aurelian or, Rome in the Third Century by William Ware
