prosecute
Example Sentences
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The move is a rare effort to prosecute a federal agent for actions related to their official duties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
One minor, identified as D.A.T.M., said the threats to prosecute their parents and of long-term detention caused them to sign voluntary departure papers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
“We will not give up hope that someone knows something that could help us to successfully prosecute this case in the future,” she said.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
The DOJ routinely declines to prosecute cases for any number of reasons, including insufficient evidence or because a case is not a priority for enforcement.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 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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