sue
verb (used with object)
to institute a process in law against; bring a civil action against.
is suing
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present progressiveof sue (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Adidas is suing Australian label White Fox for selling and advertising clothes with a four-striped design, arguing it is "deceptively similar" to the German brand's distinct logo.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
A Canadian province is suing OpenAI over its alleged failure to notify authorities about concerning user interactions on ChatGPT prior to the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Lineage is suing Altus Power and Pearce Services, alleging their negligence caused a fire that destroyed a Los Angeles warehouse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The Dutch Stichting Massaschade & Consument consumer group is suing Sony for forcing PlayStation owners to buy from the PlayStation Store, alleging monopolistic practices that drive up the price of digital goods.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Put them closer together: She definitely is suing if you can believe what all the papers are reporting and what everyone is saying.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
