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
Before embarking on a political career, Starmer served as the U.K.’s director of public prosecutions, running the Crown Prosecution Service during the country’s child rape gangs scandal.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Once Trump was elected president, however, special counsel Jack Smith moved to drop the case against him because of the Justice Department’s longstanding policy that a sitting president can’t face criminal prosecution.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
As in the 1870s, scores of federal prosecutions have taken place over the last four years.
—Brittany Friedman / Made By History, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
Merchant suggests that Wade, who had no prosecution experience, was only chosen to prosecute the enormously complex case because of the relationship.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Once Trump was elected president, however, special counsel Jack Smith moved to drop the case against him because of the Justice Department’s longstanding policy that a sitting president can’t face criminal prosecution.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
As in the 1870s, scores of federal prosecutions have taken place over the last four years.
—Brittany Friedman / Made By History, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
Merchant suggests that Wade, who had no prosecution experience, was only chosen to prosecute the enormously complex case because of the relationship.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecution
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The new team will need to decide whether to fully embrace these measures, delay their execution, or attempt to repeal certain provisions.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The story mirrors the original, following a fresh batch of desperate have-nots competing in elementary school games with a sizable fortune for the winners and pitiless execution for the losers.Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
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The focus on education and practical AI implementation empowers businesses to adopt AI with confidence.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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By January next year, a full implementation will come into effect following an onboarding and piloting period, reports Fashion Network.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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This means that strategic wealth management has an overview of personal fulfillment and is not focused solely on making as much money as possible from your investments.Francis Gingras Roy, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Many retirees find fulfillment in giving back to their communities.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecution. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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