victim

Example Sentences

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Police originally said the victim was a man but have since confirmed the boy's age.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Neither Schecter nor the other female victim is believed to have any connection to the university, police said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

She asked him to think about a victim of human trafficking who is brought to the U.S. illegally then gives birth here.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

But in private communications with the alleged victim, he invoked the investigation in an effort to persuade her to disavow the allegations, the Journal has reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Take off those ridiculous outfits at once,” their victim snarled, unimpressed.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood