as in executing
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 prosecuting
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man charged with the murder of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, will appear in a Provo, Utah, courtroom Tuesday as his attorneys resume their questioning of Utah County Attorney Jeffrey Gray, whose office is prosecuting the case.
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Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
Building and prosecuting cases won’t be the only functions that could be affected, Osler said.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Lewin, who was prosecuting the case, did not respond to a request for comment.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
However, that is due in part to Colorado changing its law to lower the threshold for prosecuting someone for a crime involving biased motivation.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Deputy attorney generals from Bonta’s office will be prosecuting the case.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
The department has also busied itself in Minneapolis with prosecuting residents opposed to what federal officials are doing in their city and immigrants trying to flee their pursuers, a tactic seen in other cities targeted for immigration enforcement.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Smith dropped both cases after Trump won the 2024 election, citing a Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 23 Jan. 2026
By prosecuting an innocent woman, this office only compounded the tragedy of a baby's death.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
Building and prosecuting cases won’t be the only functions that could be affected, Osler said.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Lewin, who was prosecuting the case, did not respond to a request for comment.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
However, that is due in part to Colorado changing its law to lower the threshold for prosecuting someone for a crime involving biased motivation.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Deputy attorney generals from Bonta’s office will be prosecuting the case.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
The department has also busied itself in Minneapolis with prosecuting residents opposed to what federal officials are doing in their city and immigrants trying to flee their pursuers, a tactic seen in other cities targeted for immigration enforcement.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Smith dropped both cases after Trump won the 2024 election, citing a Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 23 Jan. 2026
By prosecuting an innocent woman, this office only compounded the tragedy of a baby's death.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuting
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OpenAI is now offering agents that are more about automating workflows—logging into applications, executing tasks, and managing tasks without much human hand-holding.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday’s cuts are the culmination of years of difficult industry-wide headwinds, damaging ownership decisions, leadership mismanagement, and turnover that kept the Post from developing and executing goals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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But critics note that many signatories have moved slowly in fulfilling those commitments.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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In addressing the immediate needs, Lando wants to make the bureau a more welcoming place to attract and retain officers for the long term, fulfilling his vision for the future.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Who is performing in Turning Point USA's The All-American Halftime Show?—
Maria Francis,
Oklahoman,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny will be performing at halftime, but who is singing the national anthem?—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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Absent a path toward accomplishing dramatic change and making sure that ICE and DHS are conducting themselves like every other law enforcement agency in the country, then Republicans are going to cause another government shutdown.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Federal Reserve's main tool for accomplishing that is by managing – raising, not lowering – interest rates.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Pfizer also plans to start 10 phase three studies on the injection, with the goal of achieving the first of several potential approvals in 2028.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fixtures that remind us of hotel stays—like blackout curtains, upholstered bed frames, and luxury bedding—can be shortcuts to achieving more serene sleep.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Minneapolis police chief says the difference between their policies on dealing with protesters and what federal officers have been doing is immediately clear.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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For Jones, doing his part meant observing, which led to at least four officers jumping on his back, handcuffing him, crushing his legs, and grinding his forehead into the frozen concrete.—
Evan Minsker,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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Shares of Nvidia climbed at steep pace, making the AI giant the ninth company in the world to reach a $1 trillion valuation in 2023, three decades after its establishment.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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In much the same way that Michael Jordan’s legacy was set at the Chicago Bulls, not the Washington Wizards, how much would making it to 1,000 goals or winning the Saudi Pro League impact Ronaldo’s own legacy in the game?—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Despite implementing a jail diversion program more than a year ago, people facing minor, quality-of-life offenses make up a growing portion of the jail’s population.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Democratic candidates proposed populist solutions including taxing billionaires, implementing rent control and freezing utility costs to address California’s soaring cost of living.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Prosecuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuting. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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