as in to execute
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 prosecute
Monique Worrell, a Democratic prosecutor, won back her position as the 9th circuit state attorney in Florida with 57 percent of the vote after the state's governor, Ron DeSantis, suspended her from office last year, having accused her of failing to prosecute crimes.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Though courts initially allowed the case to proceed, Trump’s legal team has seized on the argument that a sitting President cannot be prosecuted for state-level crimes.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Nov. 2024
He also a firearms offense from Illinois that was prosecuted in federal court.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Netanyahu’s lack of strategic vision to accomplish this task, however, suggests that Israel will be prosecuting an ongoing war that has alienated many potential U.S. partners in the world.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Though courts initially allowed the case to proceed, Trump’s legal team has seized on the argument that a sitting President cannot be prosecuted for state-level crimes.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Nov. 2024
He also a firearms offense from Illinois that was prosecuted in federal court.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Netanyahu’s lack of strategic vision to accomplish this task, however, suggests that Israel will be prosecuting an ongoing war that has alienated many potential U.S. partners in the world.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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In April 2016, Tuck said, Amy prepared a release of the deed of trust and used the power of attorney to execute it, and also prepared a quit claim deed to himself to the woman's nearby home.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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He is scheduled to be executed Thursday evening at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in south Alabama.CBS News, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Students from College of Adaptive Arts will sing the opening National Anthem and perform a special cheer routine during the game.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Latin music icon Marc Anthony performed and executive produced a special segment with salsa great Sergio George to pay homage to the tropical music genre.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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These apps arguably help fulfill a dire need for connection.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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All children deserve a chance to fulfill their potential.Emily Harvey, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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Shout out to our friends at TMZ who did the most insightful original reporting.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Local health officials are working to reach everyone who may have had contact with the infected individual, and they are expected to do so in this case, said Preston Merchant, a spokesman for the San Mateo County health department.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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The company has not yet achieved sufficient funding to develop or acquire a new business line.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The announcement reinforces the closeness Musk has managed to achieve with Trump, even after the election.David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Of course, all U.S. policies, such as advancing democratic values and negotiating investment deals, become much more difficult to implement if U.S. diplomatic offices sit vacant.Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Assuming it's implemented properly, AES-256 is currently considered essentially unbreakable.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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Does Jeanty make that leaping catch on fourth-and-8? Watch the first quarter of Buffs-Utes one more time.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Geodesy informs everything from building sewers and making accurate maps of sea level rise to launching and tracking spacecraft.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Prosecute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecute. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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