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prosecute

[pros-i-kyoot] / ˈprɒs ɪˌkyut /




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The case marks the first time Taiwan has used security legislation to prosecute the stealing of intellectual property involving critical chip technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The anti-fraud office said it had no jurisdiction to prosecute and made clear that "if there is a criminal element we will pass it to the European Prosecutor's Office".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The government called for international actors to take steps to dismantle and prosecute the network.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

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

There was usually a certain amount of guesswork involved, and that would make the case a challenge to prosecute.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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