DISTRICT ATTORNEY Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

district attorney

noun

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as in prosecuting attorney

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Recent Examples of district attorney The details were blacked out as the district attorney continues an investigation into the devastating fire. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Nick pleaded not guilty after the indictment was unsealed, according to the district attorney’s office. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 After police said a woman was raped on Pittsburgh's South Side, city leaders and the district attorney are taking action against a bar accused of overserving the victim. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 An emergency protective order was issued directing Frederick Spears to stay away from his relatives, according to the district attorney’s office. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for district attorney

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The Election Board then sends the recall to the King County prosecuting attorney's office for a technical review.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
McDonough plays the assistant attorney general and prosecuting attorney, a man of integrity who profoundly believes in the criminal justice system.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of prosecuting attorney

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But prosecutors say Davis’ decision to write his book and speak openly about his story in interviews effectively negated the deal, and the judge in his trial agreed to allow the recording to be played to the jury.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In their latest filing, the prosecutors maintain the teen's recollections of the abuse first surfaced during a high school dream.

— John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026

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Weighing the evidence in a new light The evidence at the heart of Myers’ conviction, his lawyers say, is just as troubling as the representation surrounding his case and raises questions of its own.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Khan’s lawyers and family have also accused the government of defying a court order that required him to be examined at the private Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

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