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victim

[vik-tim] / ˈvɪk tɪm /
NOUN
person who has suffered an injury
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NOUN
person or animal sacrificed
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One alleged victim said that Livesey had arranged a meeting between her and Sullivan in 1999.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In one case, a victim requested a review of the decision to take no action.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

On the other hand, he said, “insurance companies have not historically been great investors,” and “if you’re a hurricane victim and you need a place to sleep tomorrow, you need the cash right now.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It began in the second round when Sinner, the world No. 1 fell victim to the crushing heat and lost in five sets to Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

He declined to have Letitia put to death, stating she was as much a victim of Septimus's craft as Tertius had been, but ordered that she accompany Tertius's body back to the castle of Stormhold.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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