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
This effort produced enough evidence to finally bring charges in some of these cases, and lawmakers in other states revised their deadlines so prosecutions could move forward.
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Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 11 Sep. 2025
The new charges are in addition to Rodriguez-Singh’s initial charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and capital murder of a person under 10 years of age.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The emails, published by Bloomberg and authenticated through metadata analysis, cover the years 2002 to 2022, with a concentration between 2005 and 2008, during the height of Epstein's first criminal investigation and prosecution.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
He was released in 2021 after serving nearly three years because a previous district attorney had made a non-prosecution agreement with Cosby in exchange for his testimony in a civil case against him.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 11 Sep. 2025
The new charges are in addition to Rodriguez-Singh’s initial charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and capital murder of a person under 10 years of age.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The emails, published by Bloomberg and authenticated through metadata analysis, cover the years 2002 to 2022, with a concentration between 2005 and 2008, during the height of Epstein's first criminal investigation and prosecution.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
He was released in 2021 after serving nearly three years because a previous district attorney had made a non-prosecution agreement with Cosby in exchange for his testimony in a civil case against him.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecution
Noun
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Public trials and executions are being used to instil fear in the population and as a deterrent.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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While the outcome was decided on the final play, Mazzotta said his team’s first defeat of the season came down lack of execution earlier in the game, particularly in the fourth quarter.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlock enterprise-wide intelligence for long-term ROI For companies that go a step further to deeply ingrain AI implementation, AI contextualizes and integrates sustainability data across ERP systems to inform decisions on risk, resilience, and opportunity.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sikorski, for his part, has recently advocated for the implementation of a no-fly zone extending over Ukraine, a measure that would necessitate NATO directly shooting down Russian drones involved in the war.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Increase recognition of problem behaviors that can lead to perpetration of behaviors.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Hobart Police forwarded charges of murder and murder in perpetration of a robbery to the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What brings you joy and fulfillment, Scorpio?—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The last man standing wins a life-changing cash prize and the fulfillment of any one wish their heart desires.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecution. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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