sic
Example Sentences
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The sic of it all is worth a little attention.
From Slate • Nov. 14, 2025
In February, she introduced a bill, AB 1038, that would allow hunters to sic trained dogs on bears to chase them through the woods, but not kill them.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025
They set little traps for Hunham’s arrogance and sic their daddies on the administrators, who then bear down on him.
From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2023
Max doesn't sic goblins on his little sister but he does drag her along on his quest to impress Allison and banish the risen Sanderson sisters.
From Salon • Sep. 24, 2022
But he didn’t come and he didn’t sic ’em.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
