- present tense form of prosecute (3rd person singular).
prosecutes
Example Sentences
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Established in 2002, the ICC prosecutes individuals accused of the gravest atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
It investigates alleged crimes and prosecutes when evidentiary standards are met.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
When America chooses to join World War I, the government prosecutes dissidents and silences protests.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2025
The CPS, an independent body, prosecutes criminal cases in England and Wales.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2025
A striking instance of the severity with which the Queen sometimes prosecutes her purpose, fell under our observation.
From A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2 by Kotzebue, Otto von
