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prosecute

[pros-i-kyoot] / ˈprɒs ɪˌkyut /




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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 harder problem is building a legal system from scratch to prosecute them.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

If the CPS does decide to prosecute, any trials are unlikely to begin before 2029.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

No relevant precedent existed, and given the unique crimes the Nazi hierarchy had committed, it would require ex post facto laws to prosecute them.

From Salon • May 18, 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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