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
Foster faced heavy criticism at a public meeting last week for his involvement in the Jackson prosecution.
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
The incident sparked a crisis for the planemaker and prompted the U.S. Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into the company and declare that Boeing was not in compliance with a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Officials declined to provide specific details about what led to the arrest, citing the ongoing prosecution of the case.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
The incident sparked a crisis for the planemaker and prompted the U.S. Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into the company and declare that Boeing was not in compliance with a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Officials declined to provide specific details about what led to the arrest, citing the ongoing prosecution of the case.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecution
Noun
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With big skills and improved execution, Sullivan is a frontrunner on beam.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The negotiation and execution of the facility was supported by Andrew Melichar, a strategic advisor to Vice Media along with Susan Williams and Ken Deutsch at Paul Hastings and Jonathan Osborn at Western Alliance along with Chris Spicer and Lauren Epstein at Akin Gump.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The state, especially its southwest region, has struggled with a sudden rise in condo inventory in recent months following the implementation of new building safety regulations, threatening higher fees for condo associations and owners.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Its environmental initiatives include the planting of 150 trees and the implementation of advanced water and wastewater treatment systems.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This brings a deep sense of fulfillment and prosperity, whether with a loved one or within yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Others, though, have found that baby boomers, especially the younger ones, are much better at finding fulfillment outside work than their parents were.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecution. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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