prosecute
Example Sentences
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has complicated efforts to prosecute her and another man allegedly involved in the killing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
Ofsted has faced criticism for failing to successfully prosecute any providers over this period - and for excessive delays over applications to register children's homes which now stretch to 18 months.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Defence barrister Jonathan Laidlaw KC questioned why the Nigerian government had not sought to prosecute Alison-Madueke.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
The law was used by the Justice Department after the 2008 financial crisis to prosecute cases where it alleged that banks had misrepresented the quality of the mortgage-backed securities that led to the crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
But you’re American, so I’m not sure they can prosecute you here.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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