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
His prosecution has drawn national scrutiny after Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported him to El Salvador from Maryland in March.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2025
Meanwhile, a crowd of at least 100 people protested Abrego Garcia's prosecution outside the Nashville federal couthouse.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
However, civil rights advocates have raised concerns that the technology's potential for misidentification could lead to the arrest and prosecution of innocent people.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
He was later acquitted at trial and sued the Biden DOJ for $4.3 million, alleging excessive force and politically motivated prosecution.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2025
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2025
Meanwhile, a crowd of at least 100 people protested Abrego Garcia's prosecution outside the Nashville federal couthouse.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
However, civil rights advocates have raised concerns that the technology's potential for misidentification could lead to the arrest and prosecution of innocent people.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
He was later acquitted at trial and sued the Biden DOJ for $4.3 million, alleging excessive force and politically motivated prosecution.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecution
Noun
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From hospitality to food execution, every Lindsey Food Group location operates at a high standard.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Defensive energy, effort, and most importantly, execution.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
Noun
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And, without the implementation of a tax, luxury consumption was turned into an engine of public finance.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Additionally, counsel may petition the court or a special master each year for fees related to monitoring the settlement’s implementation.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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But as her fame rises, Ally’s desire to catapult in the industry and Jackson’s personal demons threaten their relationship and ability to find fulfillment through music.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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“Prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecution. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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