prosecute
Example Sentences
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After the deadly 2024 fire, the government promised a safety audit of all schools and to prosecute violators, but it is not clear if any measures were implemented.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The incident was referred to the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, but ultimately the agencies had declined to prosecute.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
If the CPS does decide to prosecute, any trials are unlikely to begin before 2029.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
A more tailored version can focus on fraud recovery alone, creating incentives for state and local law-enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute the criminal misuse of Medicaid dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“You could’ve testified it was yours. The DA wasn’t about to prosecute a juvenile. Your father would be a free man right now if you hadn’t done what you did.”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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