prosecute
Example Sentences
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People being held in detention aren't necessarily being prosecuted, but also may not be released, she explained.
From BBC
The plots sit vacant, with faded signs beside locked gates and security signs warning “Guard dogs in use. Trespassers will be prosecuted.”
“I am supposed to be prosecuting the war, but the war’s going very well.”
It can only be effective "if there are also stronger efforts to identify, detain, investigate and prosecute, in accordance with international standards, those who fund, organise and support the gangs' activities", Turk added.
From Barron's
Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, who has roots in Delta state, condemned the alleged assaults and urged security agencies to prosecute all offenders.
From BBC
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