prosecute
have prosecuted
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present perfectof prosecute.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"We have prosecuted Welsh Water on a number of instances for pollution events, just not for low flow spills as is the case here," Huwel Manley, NRW's head of operations for south west Wales. said.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2023
Since then, federal authorities in Del Rio have prosecuted more than 50 people for the more commonly charged crime of illegal entry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
And Weiss’ office could not have prosecuted any criminal tax cases during his tenure without the tax crime division giving the OK in writing.
From Slate ● Jul. 26, 2023
In the past two decades, several dozen nations have prosecuted a former head of government or head of state.
From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
“But those buyers should have prosecuted the cheat!” declared Eleanor, impatiently.
From Polly's Business Venture by Lillian Elizabeth Roy
