sic
Example Sentences
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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
It won’t matter that Snyder tried to sic a private investigator on the commissioner.
From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022
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
He does intend to sic the “Get Out” model on other phobias and -isms.
From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2017
But he didn’t come and he didn’t sic ’em.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
