A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SUED

Sat, 9 Mar '24
Like many defendants in court
Tue, 4 Jul '23
Took to court
Tue, 11 Apr '23
Took to court
Thu, 24 Nov '22
Took to court
Sun, 18 Sep '22
Took to court
Sun, 11 Sep '22
Sought redress, in a way
Sun, 9 Jan '22
Like discriminatory employers, often
Sat, 18 Sep '21
Made the case against?
Sun, 1 Aug '21
Took to court
Thu, 29 Jul '21
Wouldn't settle, say