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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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
But this is the first time the authorities have prosecuted him.
From BBC ● May 25, 2023
“They have prosecuted former leaders in those countries because they also follow the law,” Diaz said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2022
The trial, held in the Alpine town of Bellinzona, was the first time Swiss federal courts have prosecuted war crimes in the about a decade since they took over jurisdiction from military tribunals.
From New York Times ● Jun. 18, 2021
"But you should have prosecuted the scoundrel, Caleb."
From Kindred of the Dust by Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
