as in executing
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the neurologists plan to prosecute their research for as long as funding remains available
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Recent Examples of prosecuting
Atchison's defense attorney Ben Powers had asked Chappell to disqualify the DA's office from prosecuting the case because Powers and a private investigator were pictured in the audit.
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Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Another Florida native, Moody also spent time with the United States Attorney's Office prosecuting drug, firearm and fraud offenses.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
That's prosecuting traffickers.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Soon after Vance started his program, officials from the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance launched their own, offering funding not only for testing, but also for notifying victims of the test results, investigating the cold cases and prosecuting the crimes.
—Jayme Fraser, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Alameda County Deputy District Attorney Michael Hartman, who is prosecuting the case, said that three eyewitnesses implicated Rucker and that one picked him from a photo lineup.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
But the Hawaii Supreme Court reversed that decision and concluded that prosecuting Wilson for carrying a handgun didn't violate the Constitution.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors must abstain from prosecuting others based on partisan affiliation or personal animosity.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Anticipating international outcry, the German Foreign Office expressed doubts about prosecuting the two men, but the state attorney proceeded with a closed-door trial anyway.
—Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Another Florida native, Moody also spent time with the United States Attorney's Office prosecuting drug, firearm and fraud offenses.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
That's prosecuting traffickers.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Soon after Vance started his program, officials from the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance launched their own, offering funding not only for testing, but also for notifying victims of the test results, investigating the cold cases and prosecuting the crimes.
—Jayme Fraser, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Alameda County Deputy District Attorney Michael Hartman, who is prosecuting the case, said that three eyewitnesses implicated Rucker and that one picked him from a photo lineup.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
But the Hawaii Supreme Court reversed that decision and concluded that prosecuting Wilson for carrying a handgun didn't violate the Constitution.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors must abstain from prosecuting others based on partisan affiliation or personal animosity.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Anticipating international outcry, the German Foreign Office expressed doubts about prosecuting the two men, but the state attorney proceeded with a closed-door trial anyway.
—Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuting
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Police made one arrest after executing a search warrant at a Connecticut smoke shop suspected of selling marijuana without a license.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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He has been involved in executing the recommendations of the Interpath findings.Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Women Genuinely Enjoy Their Own Company Society tends to view coupled individuals as happier and more fulfilled than single people, even when single people have meaningful relationships and genuinely fulfilling lives.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, Deadpool & Wolverine provides a fulfilling and happy goodbye to all those pieces.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Celine Dion recently shocked and delighted the world by performing in public for the first time in years.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The federation and its national teams are big business nowadays, with players performing in Europe and interest booming ahead of co-hosting the 2026 men’s World Cup.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Now, envision accomplishing these tasks in a fraction of the time, with greater accuracy and insights.Sach Chaudhari, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Less viewed or posted – or, less lauded – is news of people falling short or feeling like an underachiever for not accomplishing the goals or resolutions established at the onset of 2024.Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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By instilling values of hard work, perseverance and continuous learning, leaders can help shape a future workforce that is both resilient and dedicated to achieving long-term success.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The most experienced high-school guidance and private college counselors advise high-achieving California students not to count on getting into the UCs of their choice, unless that choice includes Riverside (76%) or Merced (91%).Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, that evolved into doing complete residential interiors, and commercial work including multiple test and demonstration kitchen projects, and then product design.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
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Of course, major record labels were interested in whatever the ex-Jane’s members were doing at the peak of their fame.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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His father, John Carro, was the first Puerto Rican to sit on New York's appellate bench, and Gregory has followed in his footsteps, making a name for himself with a reputation for being tough, particularly on bail decisions.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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