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
Gabbard referred Barack Obama last week to the DOJ for prosecution, despite current and former presidents having legal immunity from official acts taken in office.
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
The ruling followed a joint request from prosecution and defense attorneys.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
That, in fact, this is very clear, the deal was meant for that U.S. attorney's office and that her prosecution could stand.
—ABC News, 27 July 2025
The agreement also immunized several of his co-conspirators from federal prosecution.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
The ruling followed a joint request from prosecution and defense attorneys.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
That, in fact, this is very clear, the deal was meant for that U.S. attorney's office and that her prosecution could stand.
—ABC News, 27 July 2025
The agreement also immunized several of his co-conspirators from federal prosecution.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecution
Noun
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Defensive energy, effort, and most importantly, execution.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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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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Worried about implementation cost, Hutchinson, Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles and Chief of Police Andrew Mills put their heads together to find a solution.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Look at what the ERC-20 standard and free implementations unleashed on the world.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecution. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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