sic
Example Sentences
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The sic of it all is worth a little attention.
From Slate • Nov. 14, 2025
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
Otherwise, “the company may report you as delinquent,” which means it could sic debt collectors on him and trash his credit score.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2021
She might even be mad enough at that point to sic the cops onto me.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
