"prosecuted" in the verb sense
1. prosecute
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
2. prosecute
bring a criminal action against (in a trial
"The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson"
3. prosecute, engage, pursue
carry out or participate in an activity be involved in
"She pursued many activities"
"They engaged in a discussion"
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