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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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Laguna Beach Marine Safety, along with the assistance of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol, responded to the scene, and she was identified as the missing victim by the Orange County coroner’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

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 Keren Rowland also gave a submission to the inquiry outlining their belief that she may have been Milat's first victim.

From BBC • 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 Man in the White Shirt helped the cop lower another injured victim onto a plastic chair.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers




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