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prosecute

[pros-i-kyoot] / ˈprɒs ɪˌkyut /




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“The state has the tools in place to not only block price gouging during this emergency, but also to prosecute bad actors.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

After all, the ATF investigates cases, but U.S. attorneys prosecute them.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

After the deadly 2024 fire, the government promised a safety audit of all schools and to prosecute violators, but it is not clear if any measures were implemented.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Now, the U.S. intends to prosecute Raúl Castro, the frail revolutionary patriarch and former president, on criminal charges, The Wall Street Journal has reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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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