as in execution
the doing of an action
oversaw the prosecution of the president's foreign policy
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Recent Examples of prosecution
Boutros spent eight years as a federal prosecutor under then-U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, bringing a number of high-profile and complex prosecutions involving everything from international trade to dark web narcotics conspiracy.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
After Trump was elected in November, the U.S. Justice Department sought the dismissal of the two federal cases, citing a department policy that bars the federal prosecution of sitting presidents.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
Such prosecutions typically occur under the Espionage Act.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
Bolsonaro has long denied any wrongdoing and claims his prosecution is politically motivated.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
After Trump was elected in November, the U.S. Justice Department sought the dismissal of the two federal cases, citing a department policy that bars the federal prosecution of sitting presidents.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
Such prosecutions typically occur under the Espionage Act.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
Bolsonaro has long denied any wrongdoing and claims his prosecution is politically motivated.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecution
Noun
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In Iraq, executions nearly quadrupled over a year, the report said.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Duties include overseeing the diligence, structuring and execution of private market investments that support the energy transition and other sustainability focused investments consistent with the portfolio strategy.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nevertheless, healthcare lags behind other sectors in the implementation of digital strategies, according to Dr Rainer Sibbel, professor of international health management at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Demand in recent months has been heavier in sports and streaming, and the market appears poised for some uncertainty tied to the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs, which have undermined the stock market.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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On one level, Adolescence thus represented the fulfillment of Matt Remick’s dream: A blockbuster built around a modest budget, its structure and release controlled by a non-celebrity filmmaker who sipped tea, not Kool-Aid.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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For many women, becoming an entrepreneur goes beyond the fulfillment of building your own business.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecution. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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