PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

prosecuting attorneys

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plural of prosecuting attorney

as in district attorneys

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In a criminal complaint, prosecutors accused Zhang of spying on a son of Taiwan’s president outside his residence in the Seattle area at the behest of Chinese officials.

— David Douglas, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dropped third-degree felony charges of home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026

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Colleges must maintain a contact list of lawyers who offer immigration services and provide these resources to students who request it.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The lethal injection drug didn’t kill her, but her lawyers said her arms were left burned and blistered.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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