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
The career professionals at the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office, led by Acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, refused, as Bove’s plan was a perversion of the government’s power to prosecute for partisan political ends.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
The Guardian reported in July 2009 that Falun Gong members had been prosecuted for practicing the movement's beliefs since it was banned, with supporters outside China claiming that 2,000 people have died in custody since 1999.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Ragan’s lead defense attorney Tony Moss and the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, which is prosecuting the case, declined comment.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
The Guardian reported in July 2009 that Falun Gong members had been prosecuted for practicing the movement's beliefs since it was banned, with supporters outside China claiming that 2,000 people have died in custody since 1999.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Ragan’s lead defense attorney Tony Moss and the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, which is prosecuting the case, declined comment.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecute
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Evidence that authorities collected while executing the warrant was transferred back to Cumberland County.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The startup said the tool can interpret what’s on a computer screen, select buttons, enter text, navigate websites and execute tasks through any software and real-time internet browsing.—
Annie Palmer,Hayden Field,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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But while most saw the moment as a liberating one for women, Horsell saw it as another instance of a female playing top-level sport without the necessary support to perform at her best.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Those working for the government as special government employees are not paid by the federal government and can continue to collect payment from outside entities while performing their work for the government, which Warren and Stansbury say runs the risk of creating possible conflicts of interest.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who doesn’t fulfill those traits won’t qualify for further examination.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Any individuals who do fulfill those three traits are then assessed by a list of factors, including self-admission, criminal conduct and communications.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The visual is meant to underline Bukele’s feat of achieving a top-level U.S. alliance for a country suddenly punching significantly above its weight in global affairs.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Fellow Brazilian Roberto Firmino achieved legendary status at Anfield through his ability to drop into pockets to facilitate wide runners ahead of him, and Cunha has all the attributes to perform a similar role, should Slot want to regenerate his front line.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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These sessions provide personalized support to help authors implement strategies, stay accountable, and refine their approach over time.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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China responded by implementing 125 percent tariffs on American goods and limiting exports of rare earth minerals.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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The traffic alert was reported Monday at 5:22 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 8:32 p.m. Past Incidents in the last 12 hours: There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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Rebellions had made a name for itself with its energy-efficient AI computer chips with a range of applications, from high-frequency trading to supporting large language model tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.—
John Kang,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Prosecute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecute. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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