persecuted

Example Sentences

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“I had always hoped that this land might become a safe and agreeable asylum to the virtuous and persecuted part of mankind, to whatever nation they might belong.”

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026

The Nigerian government also denies that Christians are being persecuted in the country.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“This fund was open to anybody who was so weaponized, targeted, or persecuted, whether they were Democrat, Republican, Conservative, Independent, or otherwise,” the statement read.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Feeling persecuted from all sides, the O’Learys eventually sold their property and fled the area.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy