sic
Example Sentences
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The sic of it all is worth a little attention.
From Slate • Nov. 14, 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
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
She might even be mad enough at that point to sic the cops onto me.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
