be victim

Example Sentences

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Hackett says that opt-in polling companies can be victim to "bogus respondents", skewing their data.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

So for me, we have an opportunity here to be victim forward and give some of these victims a platform for speaking out, which is always worthwhile.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2025

That means, if you’re a black officer who joins that system, you have to grapple with that or be victim to the problems that are inherent in that role.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2019

The “Empire” actor, first thought to be victim rather than collaborator, agreed to do two days of community service and forfeit $10,000 in bond money.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2019

But it may well be an error to think that he who gives voice to the multitude's sorrow must himself always be victim to great personal despair.

From Wisdom and Destiny by Sutro, Alfred