persecution

Example Sentences

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Ghana since last year has been taking west Africans temporarily before sending them to home countries, including people who US immigration judges found would face persecution in their origin nations.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

"We hypothesize that certain species with poorer general population health, specifically rattlesnakes with historic and current increased risks of human persecution, are likely more susceptible to infection with subsequent disease," said Mishin.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

“May this persecution, like the thorns that afflicted Paul, sharpen our courage and make our faith as solid as a rock.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The Goldrich will open with a museum exhibition titled “Meet Your Neighbor,” amplifying diverse L.A. communities and featuring stories of Angelenos and their ancestors who resettled, immigrated or sought refuge from persecution and violence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Muggle persecution of wizards at this time was reaching a pitch hitherto unknown and sightings of such beasts as dragons and Hippogriffs were contributing to Muggle hysteria.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling