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victim

[vik-tim] / ˈvɪk tɪm /
NOUN
person who has suffered an injury
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NOUN
person or animal sacrificed
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Woodhouse Spa — If your pre-vacation manicure or pedicure falls victim to a packed schedule, Woodhouse Spa can help.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The family of the victim, Stephen Ogilvy, has appealed for "peaceful protest as the only way forward" and said there are "many migrants who make a deeply valuable contribution to our society".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The victim, named as Stephen Ogilvy, who is in his 40s, remains in hospital.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, the victim was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Then I’d chastise myself for playing the victim, when really, I’d always been so fortunate.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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