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
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
Had Henry got scared, tried to sic the FBI on me?
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
