suing
- present participle of sue.
Example Sentences
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Patricia Avila filed her civil suit against Brown in Los Angeles County Superior Court five years ago, suing the singer for premises liability, negligent infliction of emotional distress and strict liability.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Here, Exxon Mobil was suing an entity affiliated with the Cuban government for using an oil refinery that the Cuban government had confiscated from Exxon in the 1990s.
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
R.K.C. is also suing Instagram-parent Meta, TikTok, and Snap Inc in a trial currently set to begin on 27 July.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
This week the state sued TikTok for violating the ban, after suing Snap last year.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Southern officials responded by going on the offensive and suing the newspaper.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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