as in lawyer
an officer of the court who represents the government in a criminal case and who tries to prove that the person accused of committing a crime is guilty
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Recent Examples of prosecutor
At a hearing on Friday, prosecutors said Diiorio had tried to arrange for the father and daughter to be killed on another occasion, CNN affiliate WPVI reported.
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Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
An investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the prosecutor's office is asking any witnesses to come forward.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The buffer zone did not prevent a crowd from growing and supportive honking from passersby, which special prosecutor Hank Brennan argued jurors could hear from the courtroom.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Moments later, prosecutors said during a bench trial this week, the two men aimed their guns, then fired.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
An investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the prosecutor's office is asking any witnesses to come forward.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The buffer zone did not prevent a crowd from growing and supportive honking from passersby, which special prosecutor Hank Brennan argued jurors could hear from the courtroom.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Moments later, prosecutors said during a bench trial this week, the two men aimed their guns, then fired.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecutor
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In the Thursday motion, DOJ lawyers argued that the federal trade court is already considering other cases challenging the tariffs, and should consolidate the California case.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Years after Kim Kardashian announced plans to become a lawyer, the reality star will see the inside of a courtroom − though this time on the witness stand.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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During questioning by Read's defense attorney, Faller said that the type of alcohol test done in a medical setting for the purpose of diagnosing health issues is different than the type of test used in forensics and relied upon in a court of law.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Once again, the world sees that the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office, formally known as the Southern District of New York, employs the best lawyers in the country.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Bronx district attorney’s office asked that bail be set at $10,000, but Brown was let go on supervised release during his arraignment in Bronx Criminal Court.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Osment is set to be arraigned in July at the Mammoth Lakes branch of the Mono County Superior Court, the district attorney’s office said.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Her baby was deceased on the bed, the solicitor’s office said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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John haltingly impersonates James, and is immediately pulled into a murder investigation: a top solicitor has been stabbed with an antique letter opener!—
Sarah Larson,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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Honolulu’s prosecuting attorney’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In spite of a dearth of evidence, the judge in the case sent it back to the Pulaski County prosecuting attorney's office.—
Tony Holt,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Prosecutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecutor. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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