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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 prosecutors
Lawyers for Adani and his co-defendants consented to the request, prosecutors said.
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Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Martin’s conviction for the rape is a win for prosecutors, who likely intend to introduce the judgment in the death penalty case.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
On the afternoon of the event, a Jewish man whose name was not revealed in court papers was walking his dog near the synagogue when Gitesatani approached from behind and punched him in the jaw, according to federal prosecutors.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 May 2026
By contrast, both Alameda County prosecutors and the sheriff have denied anyone from law enforcement listened to the March 2024 meeting.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Mangione’s lawyers have argued that some of the evidence was obtained through unconstitutional searches and questioning during that encounter, while prosecutors insist it was lawfully collected.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The conduct described by prosecutors occurred before Wang took office on the Arcadia City Council in December 2022.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Luo then allegedly went on to contact Edens’ girlfriend at the time, who is now his wife, and his ex-wife with incriminating information regarding their relationship, per the WSJ, citing prosecutors.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
But the 244 people who signed the initial court filing are adamant that current prosecutors are failing Chicagoans.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Martin’s conviction for the rape is a win for prosecutors, who likely intend to introduce the judgment in the death penalty case.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
On the afternoon of the event, a Jewish man whose name was not revealed in court papers was walking his dog near the synagogue when Gitesatani approached from behind and punched him in the jaw, according to federal prosecutors.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 May 2026
By contrast, both Alameda County prosecutors and the sheriff have denied anyone from law enforcement listened to the March 2024 meeting.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Mangione’s lawyers have argued that some of the evidence was obtained through unconstitutional searches and questioning during that encounter, while prosecutors insist it was lawfully collected.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The conduct described by prosecutors occurred before Wang took office on the Arcadia City Council in December 2022.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Luo then allegedly went on to contact Edens’ girlfriend at the time, who is now his wife, and his ex-wife with incriminating information regarding their relationship, per the WSJ, citing prosecutors.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
But the 244 people who signed the initial court filing are adamant that current prosecutors are failing Chicagoans.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecutors
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Altman can turn his full attention back to the other side of the Bay Bridge, where his company is based, but only after Musk’s lawyers introduced a host of potential issues for prospective investors to consider.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Other invoices showed lawyers representing the city spent 12 hours preparing for Lance Patterson’s eight-and-a-half-hour deposition.—
Julia Coin
May 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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Glossip's attorneys claim Sneed actually killed the motel owner during a botched robbery for drug money.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Weinstein’s attorneys have denied that encounter ever took place, and have argued that the trial judge improperly withheld evidence that would have bolstered his alibi.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Prosecutors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecutors. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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