witch hunt

Example Sentences

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Following Beech's sentencing in 2019, the BBC reported people falsely accused by Beech, and relatives of some of those who died after the investigation started, said they were the victims of "a totally unjustified witch hunt".

From BBC

“You suffered for a few years and now you are the least of this witch hunt,” she added.

From Salon

Khan told the Commons on Wednesday that the force had "never caved into community pressure" and described calls for Guildford to be sacked as a "witch hunt".

From BBC

Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, suggested that a "witch hunt" was taking place.

From BBC

The brothers have not made any public statements, but their lawyer told the court that they were being made victims of a "witch hunt".

From BBC