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prosecution

[pros-i-kyoo-shuhn] / ˌprɒs ɪˈkyu ʃən /




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The court was shown conditions on the weir on that day, with the prosecution explaining it showed "immense turbulence" of the water.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe was meant to take the stand as a smoking gun for the prosecution but instead revealed no new information and came to Jackson’s defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Pauken’s guilty plea follows other U.S. prosecution victories against American citizens accused of working for the Chinese government without proper disclosure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

By all accounts, Kelver’s perception of threat was reasonable, which—by Wyoming law—should exempt her from criminal prosecution.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

The prosecution is going to try to connect him to my client.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers




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