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prosecute
verb
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
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ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt
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verb
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
“She pursued many activities”
verb
bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
“The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson”
verb
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
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She pursued many activities
They engaged in a discussion
The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson
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