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sue (for)

verb

ˈsü

Definition of sue (for)

as in to seek

to make a request for after another devastating attack, the nation sued for peace

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SpaceX is seeking to raise an extra $40 billion in debt to help fund the campaign, but even fans on Wall Street question how SpaceX will raise the massive sums required.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
This legal challenge is not seeking to remove the measure from the ballot.

— Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026

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With Election Day now less than two weeks away, more than 2 million absentee ballots have been requested across Michigan.

— Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Weiss-Wolf’s advice emphasizes understanding your options and advocating for better health care, while recognizing that disclosing symptoms or requesting an accommodation can carry risks.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026

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