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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Two insurance companies run by Advantage Capital Holdings have sued South Carolina’s insurance regulator, alleging that a takeover attempt of their businesses has harmed the companies and their policyholders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
They have sued Meta, Google and other tech companies over the alleged harms their products have done to young people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Some customers have sued their banks, arguing that banks should have done more to protect them or question the payments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The New York Times and Barnes have sued the Pentagon and related officials twice, alleging their policies violated free-speech and due-process rights and were retaliatory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
LeAlan: I would have faked it—I would have sued: “My neck hurts, I can’t move!”
From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones
