sue for [something]

Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words

To start a legal case to get something, such as damages, divorce, or breach of contract.

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Examples (10)

  • Hammond promptly sued Gray for libel.
  • He threatened to sue the company for negligence.
  • The water authority was successfully sued for his illness.
  • She decided to sue her former employer for wrongful termination.
  • If the contract is breached, the other party may sue for damages.
  • The activist group plans to sue the government for failing to protect the environment.
  • He is considering whether to sue the newspaper for defamation.
  • The couple decided to sue for divorce after years of separation.
  • The company was sued for violating patent rights.
  • If you believe your rights have been infringed, you may have grounds to sue for compensation.