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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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The victim, named as Stephen Ogilvy, who is in his 40s, remains in hospital.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

One alleged victim said that Livesey had arranged a meeting between her and Sullivan in 1999.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Another victim, Joshua Amissah, told court that he confronted Tom Jr about the lack of rest.

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

At the bottom of a boulder she found the first victim.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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