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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Hasen said he expects Essayli and other federal prosecutors will continue prosecuting the cases they have already brought against alleged illegal voters, but it’s unclear if they will continue pursuing new cases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Roy’s allies counter that prosecuting misdemeanors is only a third of the city attorney’s job — and typically the less complex part.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The prosecuting barrister outlined that Mariano had funded a trip to Turkey for gastric implant surgery for a "not insignificant amount".
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
It requires prosecuting the perpetrators of violence and educating the student body of their rights and the systems in place to protect them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Afterward, Karl, Debbie, and Sasha rode the courthouse elevator to the ninth floor to meet with Armando Pastran, the deputy district attorney who was prosecuting the case.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
