sic

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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

I’ll sic Houston on opponents until opponents seem to say, Just get me out of here and let me go home.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2022

If it didn’t get its $51,000, the company warned, it would sic debt collectors on the family.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2019

Had Henry got scared, tried to sic the FBI on me?

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt