sue
verb (used with object)
to institute a process in law against; bring a civil action against.
sued
Example Sentences
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And on Friday, Goktas said she had sued three Yeni lawmakers for slander and vowed to pursue "media outlets that spread these allegations".
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
In 2013, Adidas successfully sued Pacific Brands in Australia for selling shoes with four stripes.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Aerosonic sued Joby last year after selling it air data probes that measure pressure around an aircraft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
A group of participants sued, arguing that the allocation lagged plainer stock and bond funds while charging higher fees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
“You could be sued for that,” he threatened from the floor.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
