hate crime

Example Sentences

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Dabinderjit Singh claimed the Sikh community had seen a "huge increase in hate crime" since the trial.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

He is credited with increasing social cohesion - and even a reduction in hate crime - as well as attracting a growing number of Muslim fans to Anfield.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"We are actively investigating this as a hate crime," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl told reporters.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

In 2019, he took heat from other Jersey political leaders for quickly condemning a deadly local shooting at a kosher grocery store as a hate crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

I can see Patrice is as relieved as I am to hear Ms. Simon speak so forcefully and call it a hate crime.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh