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Jobb Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Prosecute
Prosecute = pursue?
Context:
Faulty Intelligence Misled Troops at War's Start
By MICHAEL R. GORDON 10:17 PM ET
Much of the information provided by the C.I.A. to those prosecuting the war and planning the occupation proved wrong.
Context:
Faulty Intelligence Misled Troops at War's Start
By MICHAEL R. GORDON 10:17 PM ET
Much of the information provided by the C.I.A. to those prosecuting the war and planning the occupation proved wrong.
Top answer
There are a few standard verbs that are used with "war". "go to war", "prosecute a war", "wage war". They all mean about the same thing.
- There are a few standard verbs that are used with "war".
- "go to war", "prosecute a war", "wage war".
- They all mean about the same thing.
- Here, "prosecuting" means "going forward with", "carrying out", and yes, "pursuing" would also fit pretty well, I think.
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There are a few standard verbs that are used with "war". "go to war", "prosecute a war", "wage war". They all mean about the same thing. Here, "prosecuting" means "going forward with", "carrying out", and yes, "pursuing" would also fit pretty well, I think.
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