persecute

Example Sentences

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Some had been granted the opportunity to stay after proving to immigration judges that they would probably be persecuted if returned to their homeland.

From Los Angeles Times

They have a long history of being persecuted and betrayed.

From BBC

"Right now everything here is suppressed, everything is persecuted, people are sitting in prisons."

From Barron's

“Throughout the Scripture, there are two kinds of leaders: those who persecute faith communities and those who protect them,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Her new collection pays tribute to women persecuted during historical witch hunts.

From Barron's