as in executed
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the neurologists plan to prosecute their research for as long as funding remains available
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Recent Examples of prosecuted
Biden issued proclamations in October 2022 and December 2023 to pardon people for marijuana possession, even if they hadn’t been charged or prosecuted for the offenses yet.
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
There were other charges filed against Strickland as a result of the April crash, but only the vehicular homicide by intoxication charge was prosecuted as part of the plea.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 21 Dec. 2024
Next, the judge must determine whether the defendants should be further prosecuted, dropped from the case, or if there isn’t evidentiary support for either decision.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The two cases have been prosecuted together so far.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
But many of those listed in the new report are now dead, and some living suspects cannot be prosecuted because of the statute of limitations or alleged victims' failure to press charges, Nessel said.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Routh’s attorney did not comment on the new charge, which will be prosecuted in Florida state court separately from the federal case.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, which prosecuted the case, declined to comment.
—Michael R. Sisak, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
The clemency follows a broad pardon for his son Hunter, who was prosecuted for gun and tax crimes.
—Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
There were other charges filed against Strickland as a result of the April crash, but only the vehicular homicide by intoxication charge was prosecuted as part of the plea.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 21 Dec. 2024
Next, the judge must determine whether the defendants should be further prosecuted, dropped from the case, or if there isn’t evidentiary support for either decision.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The two cases have been prosecuted together so far.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
But many of those listed in the new report are now dead, and some living suspects cannot be prosecuted because of the statute of limitations or alleged victims' failure to press charges, Nessel said.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Routh’s attorney did not comment on the new charge, which will be prosecuted in Florida state court separately from the federal case.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, which prosecuted the case, declined to comment.
—Michael R. Sisak, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
The clemency follows a broad pardon for his son Hunter, who was prosecuted for gun and tax crimes.
—Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuted
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Against United, Adams understood his assignment and executed it very well.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Five people were executed during the presidential transition period in 2021, breaking precedent for halting executions before the transfer of power between different administrations.Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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If the merger is accomplished though, there would likely be a serious consideration of which models and brands the joint company would choose to maintain.Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Survivor legend and Traitors headband icon Parvati Shallow has accomplished something remarkable, carving out — and maintaining — a place in the public consciousness for nearly 20 years.Sally Tamarkin, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
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In both Hong Kong and Mainland China, high-yielding mega-capitalization stocks such as banks, energy, and insurance companies performed well as China’s Treasury bonds had a rare down day.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The famous Christmas song performed by Gene Autry was released in 1957.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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This is the process by which an unbiased third-party agent holds cash or a title and only releases the payment or item due when a contract has been thoroughly fulfilled.Parvez Siddiqui, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Butterflies made a historic trans-Atlantic flight, an Antarctic penguin made a surprise appearance on a sandy beach, and a gray whale traveled thousands of miles from home.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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