prosecute
prosecuting
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present participleof prosecute.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Amnesty urged the UN General Assembly to "create an international criminal justice mechanism aimed at prosecuting those most implicated".
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Reddington also said he hoped the district attorney prosecuting the case "would be able to work something out that would be acceptable to both sides".
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
In California, county district attorneys are responsible for prosecuting the vast majority of accused murderers when they go to trial and also deciding whether to seek the death penalty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Mangione’s defense has argued that prosecuting him twice for insurance executive’s killing would violate protections against double jeopardy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
In some jurisdictions, if the person lacks the support of the prosecuting attorney who wrongly convicted him, compensation will be denied.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
