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
She was arrested May 13 and charged with first-degree hindering prosecution, deputies said, according to the outlet.
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Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Last, but not least, the new report called upon the UK Government to step up efforts to identify British nationals currently held in camps in Syria, and where there is sufficient evidence that international crimes were committed, to ensure their effective prosecution.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The arrest and prosecution of judges is where rule by law ends and authoritarianism begins.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Early Signs Of Reductions And Deregulation The first Trump administration, under SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, delivered some deregulation and a shift in prosecutions targeting high-profile financial fraud rather than lesser violations, but not a reduction of the number of SEC enforcement actions.
—Arthur Jakoby, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Last, but not least, the new report called upon the UK Government to step up efforts to identify British nationals currently held in camps in Syria, and where there is sufficient evidence that international crimes were committed, to ensure their effective prosecution.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The arrest and prosecution of judges is where rule by law ends and authoritarianism begins.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Early Signs Of Reductions And Deregulation The first Trump administration, under SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, delivered some deregulation and a shift in prosecutions targeting high-profile financial fraud rather than lesser violations, but not a reduction of the number of SEC enforcement actions.
—Arthur Jakoby, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecution
Noun
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Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The execution took place at Florida State Prison near Starke.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Empathy, trust and training are essential ingredients for successful implementation.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Said orders are part of the implementation of a conservative agenda on issues including immigration, the economy and transgender rights.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Purpose: Designing Workplaces That Drive Meaningful Connections Thriving employer brands create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.—
Smiti Bhatt Deorah,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The net operating loss also included $17 million in asset impairment and restructuring charges to close two fulfillment centers as part of an optimization effort.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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“Prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecution. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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