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Recent Examples of victimize Fifteen people and a dog were victimized in the attack. Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 25 June 2025 Those who may be victimized should call 911 immediately. Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 June 2025 Other high-ranking officials in the French government are not as enthusiastic, expressing fears that the decision will open the door for abuse that victimizes the weakest in society. Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2025 He was victimized by smart base-running when Merrill slowing to make sure he was not hit by Bogaerts’ batted ball to second base distracted Simon just enough for the ball to slip past his glove for the second run in the third inning. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for victimize
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  • Unlike the previous Final Destination Bloodlines films, however, death not only comes for the specific individuals who cheated death, but for generations of relatives in the survivors’ bloodlines.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
  • Call to police started over cheating feud According to the criminal complaints: The woman began fighting the day before the shooting because of Jones' infidelity.
    Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
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  • Historically, Sioux warriors would lure an eagle with rabbit or other food, pluck a few feathers and release it, said Thunder Hawk, who grew up in South Dakota.
    Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
  • Gunn takes the vast canon of Superman lore — from various iterations of the comics to TV shows like Smallville to the Donner films — and treats it like a grab bag, plucking elements from many sources.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
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  • Marlene alleged her son grabbed and started to squeeze her throat.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • Kalvin Phillips squeezes a pass through the gap and into Omari Hutchinson, taking three Forest players out of the game.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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  • The bees became aggressive and stung the man multiple times.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
  • Opting for a two-piece swimsuit in favor of a one-piece could also reduce your chances of getting stung.
    Evan Moore July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
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  • Grobstein, then working for WLS-AM, hustled back to the press box.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • The veteran major-leaguer — who has spent the majority of his career as a catcher — showed athleticism in the first inning, hustling to get an out at first base after starting pitcher Kris Bubic took a comebacker off his shin.
    Maddie Hartley July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
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  • Step two: Defend against junk fees These nefarious fees are designed either to confuse or deceive consumers.
    Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
  • Several state legislators and other state officials will testify that they were deceived by the conspirators regarding the operations of Phoenix Solutions, according to prosecutors.
    Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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  • It has been documented that his private business practices have defrauded banks, contractors, and customers.
    Peter Balakian July 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
  • As The Star and others have previously reported, McBee could be heading for prison in real life after pleading guilty to defrauding the federal government out of more than $3 million.
    Mike Hendricks July 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2025
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  • Nothing beats a flattering linen dress for the summer.
    Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
  • On Wednesday, Fritz beat Canada's Diallo 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(0), 4-6, 6-3 to reach Wimbledon's third round, in three hours and six minutes.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025

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“Victimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victimize. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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