persecutor

Example Sentences

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Following an ex-secret agent who is kidnapped by an unknown persecutor, Patrick McGoohan’s 1967 series creates a surreal atmosphere of surveillance that remains relevant today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The Department of Justice said Berger was the 70th Nazi persecutor deported from the United States.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2021

When victims see a former persecutor, they are afraid to contact authorities.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2019

One Gallup poll showed 53% of respondents said Starr was acting like a "persecutor" compared to 39% who said he was acting more like a "prosecutor."

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2017

Jesus appears to Saul and the persecutor of Christians nonpareil cries out, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson