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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are prosecuting" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in legal contexts to indicate that a legal action is currently being taken against someone.
Example: "The state is prosecuting the defendant for theft."
Alternatives: "are charging" or "are taking legal action against".
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A taxi driver shouted at me recently, and the police are prosecuting.
I have often wondered why my clients make statements to the people who are prosecuting them.
This is why barristers do not usually accuse those they are prosecuting of being dangerous lunatics.
Rather than putting their product on file-sharing applications, they are prosecuting free-download users for theft.
At the same time, courts are prosecuting journalists for defaming public officials and other offences that violate freedom of expression.
More witnesses have also recently contacted the Guardian to corroborate claims that the Italians are prosecuting the wrong man.
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Few people are prosecuted.
Serious crimes are prosecuted by the Ministry of Justice.
Large-scale growers are prosecuted.
Even when the doctors are prosecuted, few are convicted.
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