as in lawyer
an officer of the court who represents the government in a criminal case and who tries to prove that the person accused of committing a crime is guilty
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Recent Examples of prosecutor
Then, while their heads were turned, a car burglar gave them another reason to grieve, prosecutors say.
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Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
But other companies resold a portion to federal prisons, and inmates in Minnesota reported suffering stomach disorders, prosecutors said in a sentencing memorandum.
—ProPublica, 13 Feb. 2025
Yoni Barrios, 34, pleaded guilty but mentally ill to murder and terrorism charges as part of a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty for a series of stabbings on the Las Vegas Strip that left two people dead and six injured.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2025
During the exchange, prosecutors said DeLisa expressed skepticism about her chances of landing the job, which upset her.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
But other companies resold a portion to federal prisons, and inmates in Minnesota reported suffering stomach disorders, prosecutors said in a sentencing memorandum.
—ProPublica, 13 Feb. 2025
Yoni Barrios, 34, pleaded guilty but mentally ill to murder and terrorism charges as part of a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty for a series of stabbings on the Las Vegas Strip that left two people dead and six injured.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2025
During the exchange, prosecutors said DeLisa expressed skepticism about her chances of landing the job, which upset her.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecutor
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Team Emilia Pérez tested BBC censors’ patience Zoe Saldaña won best supporting actress for her performance as lawyer Rita Mora Castro, celebrating her win by reenacting the opening scene of Four Weddings and a Funeral before a countdown began during her thank-yous.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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All doping cases are different and will have different outcomes depending on the evidence submitted and the resources of the players involved – players with more resources can afford better lawyers and can more quickly make appeals or submit evidence in their favor.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Patel, a former Justice Department attorney and longtime Trump ally, is one of the latest presidential appointees to be confirmed by the Senate.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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That explanation was both baffling and music to the ears of defense attorneys who have represented athletes with positive doping tests.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Though the brothers can still push for clemency or resentencing, Hochman’s Friday announcement upends the powerful momentum that had been building in their favor under the district attorney’s predecessor, George Gascón.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this week, the county's district attorney announced that Police Chief Jason Marlin, four of his officers and one of their wives was indicted on corruption, tampering and drug charges.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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City’s explanation is that decision, and the case as a whole, fell into the remit of the solicitors representing the company’s insurers rather than the club itself.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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In 2018, several members were elected to City Council in Bethlehem, and Susan Wild, the city solicitor in nearby Allentown and old friend of Ms. Morganelli’s, was elected to Congress with the group’s support.—
Charles Homans,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Jeremy Best, 50, pleaded guilty on Feb. 13 to first-degree murder in the death of his son, Zeke Best, and second-degree murder in the death of his wife, Kali Randall Best, 39, and her unborn child Freya, prosecuting attorneys for Teton and Bonneville Counties wrote in a joint news release.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Defendants in the lawsuit include Crawford County and its county judge along with prosecuting attorneys in each of Arkansas' 28 judicial districts.—
Ron Wood,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Prosecutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecutor. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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