victimization
Example Sentences
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“Yet, the disproportionate criminal victimization of Black Americans receives little attention, even as public discourse often centers on racial injustice.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Some researchers caution that victimization surveys don’t line up with the fall in reported crime, possibly muddying the picture for some offenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026
In the tome of essays, author and educator Patricia Pisters discusses Madonna’s ability to transcend the traditional objectification and victimization that famous women are usually subject to.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2025
Quiñonez says he wanted to emphasize the beauty of immigrant culture, instead of its victimization.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2025
It's when mercy is least expected that it's most potent—strong enough to break the cycle of victimization and victimhood, retribution and suffering.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
