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They expected that their vastly superior, Western-supplied air force would soon be able to bomb the Houthis to the negotiating table and that the rebels would quickly sue for peace.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Horton and Lennar, have surged in recent years as buyers increasingly sue for damages from alleged construction defects.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

The law required senators to be notified if that were to happen and sue for up to $50,000 in damages per incident.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 30, 2026

He asks her to sue for divorce, but Aurora refuses, raging that doing so would mean her life as she knows it would be over.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2025

“Or maybe I should sue for getting such a boring, ordinary name,” Emma countered.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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