: the act or practice of persecuting especially those who differ in origin, religion, or social outlook
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: the condition of being persecuted, harassed, or annoyed
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebIn Florida: Trump, who was in New York when agents descended on Mar-a-Lago, has blasted federal officials, claiming the search is the latest example of his ongoing political persecution. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022 Because of laws in effect at that time, qualifying children of American descent were allowed to emigrate to America, allowing her family to escape persecution in Vietnam.The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Event moderator Henry Reese, 73, a co-founder of an organization that offers residencies to writers facing persecution, was also attacked.CBS News, 13 Aug. 2022 Event moderator Henry Reese, 73, a co-founder of an organization that offers residencies to writers facing persecution, was also attacked. Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2022 The Gnostics actually hid there to avoid facing persecution from other Christians for their beliefs. Owen Myers, EW.com, 30 June 2022 For Urquhart, the Divine Assembly is reviving the intimate tradition of the house church, when early followers of Christ worshiped in each other’s homes, and avoided persecution from the Roman Empire. Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2022 The restaurant is unique in its employment of former residents of Freedom House, a temporary home for asylum-seeking survivors of persecution from around the globe. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2022 Thousands of Afghans who worked for the U.S. or face persecution from the Taliban have been left behind.Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2021 See More