Went after, in a way (4)

I believe the answer is:

sued

'went after in a way' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for sued that I've seen before include "Brought an action against" , "Took legal action against" , "Started legal proceedings against (someone)" , "Prosecuted" , "taken to court" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times, the LA Times and The Wall Street Journal.

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