persecution
Example Sentences
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Under South Korea's constitution, sitting presidents are immune from criminal persecution, except for on charges of insurrection and treason.
From BBC
Refael’s family fled Iran when she was 7 because of religious persecution.
From Los Angeles Times
He follows the establishment of the Catholic Church’s vast influence over law, politics and culture in the south, while the new nation’s protestant community almost disappeared through assimilation, migration and sometimes persecution.
Independent Iranian journalists routinely face persecution and harassment for any reporting that is critical of the authorities.
From BBC
Pray “that the church will hold fast to the faith amid persecution, love one another and strive to maintain unity,” the church’s statement read.
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