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
After hearing about Patel’s work on terrorism prosecutions and as a legal liaison to Joint Special Operations Command, Nunes offered him a staff job on the Russia probe.
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Brian Bennett, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
Dellinger is praised as a hero in Oklahoma law enforcement for saving victims of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, then serving as the investigator on the state prosecution of the bombers.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
That academic interest focused my attention on another headline-grabbing Fulton County prosecution: the 2020 election interference charges against Donald Trump and his alleged co-conspirators.
—Anthony Michael Kreis, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
But its domestic political scene remains polarized and fractious, with presidents on both sides of the political divide often facing calls for impeachment and prosecution.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Brian Bennett, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
Dellinger is praised as a hero in Oklahoma law enforcement for saving victims of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, then serving as the investigator on the state prosecution of the bombers.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
That academic interest focused my attention on another headline-grabbing Fulton County prosecution: the 2020 election interference charges against Donald Trump and his alleged co-conspirators.
—Anthony Michael Kreis, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
But its domestic political scene remains polarized and fractious, with presidents on both sides of the political divide often facing calls for impeachment and prosecution.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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The court denied this plea to stop the execution on Dec. 5.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In other states, media witnesses generally act as neutral public monitors, reporting details of an execution to the public.Dakin Andone, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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To ensure thorough and systematic implementation of the programs, the Care and Loneliness Policy Bureau of the Seoul Metropolitan Government functions as the control tower, developing and executing detailed policies to address challenges effectively.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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By partnering with local organizations, edtech companies can access crucial assets that facilitate smoother implementation of their solutions and better serve students.Jeff Bordes, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Friedman's refreshingly honest answers about her own celibacy challenge the conventional notions of fulfillment and happiness.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The surge in Bible sales suggests that people are seeking solace, security, and perhaps even spiritual fulfillment—all of which are the tangible value propositions of the church.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecution. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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