prosecute

Example Sentences

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Her response to questions about the DOJ’s failure to prosecute Epstein’s accomplices with the statement “the Dow is over $50,000 right now” became an immediate punch line.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 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

Cambodian authorities have vowed to stamp out the business by the end of next month, vowing to prosecute low-level scammers, bosses and landlords of scam sites alike.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

He added that if the department learns of abuse by men and has “evidence that allows us to prosecute them, you better believe we will.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

“You are, I think, a little bit contemptuous of the way I prosecute my inquiries,” he said with a twinkle.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie