sue
verb (used with object)
to institute a process in law against; bring a civil action against.
have sued
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present perfectof sue.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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Some entertainment companies including Disney and Universal have sued AI companies alleging copyright infringement, whereas other companies such as “Hunger Games” studio Lionsgate have partnered with AI startup Runway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Numerous cities and municipalities have sued the largest firetruck makers, alleging they created artificial shortages and backlogs to drive up prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
MSG's owners have courted controversy by aggressively using facial recognition technology to detect and exclude not only lawyers who have sued the company -- but all of their colleagues too.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Capitol on that day have sued to stop payouts from the $1.776 billion fund established by the settlement.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
"Sweet sister, I ask you, if we weren't winning, would the Starks have sued for peace?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
