as in to execute
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 prosecute
On Thursday Khalil’s lawyers filed a claim against the Trump administration for $20 million in damages, alleging he was falsely imprisoned, prosecuted and portrayed as antisemitic as the government sought to deport him over his role in campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.
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Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Griffin's arrest history includes multiple violent incidents that were not prosecuted, according to information from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
Trump said in his letter the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, partly in retaliation for the country prosecuting former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for what authorities say was a coup attempt.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 10 July 2025
On Thursday, his lawyers filed a claim for $20 million in damages against the Trump administration, alleging Khalil was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted and smeared as an antisemite as the government sought to deport him over his prominent role in campus protests.
—CBS News, 10 July 2025
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Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Griffin's arrest history includes multiple violent incidents that were not prosecuted, according to information from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
Trump said in his letter the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, partly in retaliation for the country prosecuting former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for what authorities say was a coup attempt.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 10 July 2025
On Thursday, his lawyers filed a claim for $20 million in damages against the Trump administration, alleging Khalil was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted and smeared as an antisemite as the government sought to deport him over his prominent role in campus protests.
—CBS News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecute
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The food and cocktails are creative, expertly executed, and made with care.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Petsch credits one crew member with the stunt being executed flawlessly.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Cauley is on her own tour, performing four shows a week in different cities across the U.S., and will be headlining at Zanie's Comedy Club on July 31.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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But how does the company perform on financial and operational metrics?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Rather than making customers break down needs into searchable keywords, the AI will understand high-level goals and orchestrate the necessary actions to fulfill them.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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With Starliner delays, SpaceX has now landed 14 operational mission contracts and about to fly its 11th, while Boeing has yet to fulfill its first.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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The Great Lakes freighter sank — one of the largest on Lake Superior ever to do so — during a violent November storm in 1975 while carrying Minnesota ore.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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When the nests are done, males entice females to join them.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The African Development Bank estimates the continent needs $130 billion per year in energy investment to meet demand and achieve much broader electricity access by 2030.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Conifer's smart axial-flux layout puts more magnetic mass further from the axis of rotation and spins the motors faster than traditional axial designs – kind of utilizing the flywheel effect – to achieve higher efficiency and more torque.—
Joe Salas
July 19,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
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The commitments also guarantee sustained investment in local general entertainment and sports programming. Canal+ and MultiChoice are now set to implement a structural arrangement, unveiled in February, which addresses local ownership regulations under South Africa’s Electronic Communications Act.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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Other districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex have already required students to wear ID badges or are beginning to implement identical policies.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 July 2025
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At least until more signings are made and some of the absentees return, the club’s youngsters will be given an opportunity to impress.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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German immigrants dug them out underneath their breweries to make lager beer, which requires cooler temperatures.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
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“Prosecute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecute. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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