Example Sentences

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"Your family — including you — have been prosecuting people here in this courtroom, and many have received the death penalty, probably for lesser conduct," Newman told Murdaugh.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2023

“Google have been prosecuting an argument that they’re being asked to pay for links in Search and that is not the case,” Stinton said.

From Washington Times • Feb. 18, 2021

Lawyers who have been prosecuting for years, or who have spent their careers defending corporate interests, are predictably resistant to calls for reform and mercy.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2020

I have been prosecuting a claim for damages done the University buildings during the war; I will succeed in getting $25,000, which will be expended in the erection of buildings at Ashland.

From The Story of a Life by Ellis, J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge)

‘Has nothing particular occurred to you,’ said I, ‘during the time that you have been prosecuting your studies?’

From The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro' by Sampson, John