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molestation

[moh-le-stey-shuhn, mol-e-] / ˌmoʊ lɛˈsteɪ ʃən, ˌmɒl ɛ- /






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A few months later, with another priest and an attorney, Doyle produced a report called “The Problem of Sexual Molestation by Roman Catholic Clergy.”

From The New Yorker • Apr. 8, 2019

Sure, Brother Lockit, there was a little unfair Proceeding in Ned's Case: for he told me in the Condemn'd Hold, that for Value receiv'd, you had promis'd him a Session or two longer without Molestation.

From The Beggar's Opera by Gay, John

Imprimis, you are to be admitted into my House in order to move your Suit to Miranda, for the space of Ten Minutes, without Lett or Molestation, provided I remain in the same Room.

From The Busie Body by Byrd, Jess

Brethren, our whole Country rejoiced when you invited us into your Country, and from thence to go where Cayenguirago dwells; be not afraid to come to our Country, you shall meet with no Molestation.

From The History of the Five Indian Nations of Canada Part I, Part II by Colden, Cadwallader

Sure, Brother Lockit, there was a little unfair Proceeding in Ned’s Case: for he told me in the Condemn’d Hold, that for Value receiv’d, you had promis’d him a Session or two longer without Molestation.

From The Beggar's Opera to which is prefixed the Musick to each Song by Fraser, Claud Lovat




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