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They were victimized because of their religion.
victimized by a confidence man with a slick story
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But he was arrested again two more times this year, after a man came forward last month alleging he may have been victimized by Bowen as a child, police said.
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Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 26 June 2024
That said, if a person doesn’t share naked photos, their chances of being victimized are much lower, Finkelhor says.
—Tyler Santora, Parents, 24 June 2024
Don’t just look out for yourself, talk to other people in your life who may be victimized by a scam.
—Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
The landmark ruling Monday comes after 17 years of legal proceedings, marking the first time the corporate giant has been found liable for similar lawsuits for those victimized by the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC), the plaintiffs' attorneys said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
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Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 26 June 2024
That said, if a person doesn’t share naked photos, their chances of being victimized are much lower, Finkelhor says.
—Tyler Santora, Parents, 24 June 2024
Don’t just look out for yourself, talk to other people in your life who may be victimized by a scam.
—Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
The landmark ruling Monday comes after 17 years of legal proceedings, marking the first time the corporate giant has been found liable for similar lawsuits for those victimized by the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC), the plaintiffs' attorneys said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
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“Victimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victimize. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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victimize
verb
vic·tim·ize
ˈvik-tə-ˌmīz 
victimized; victimizing
: to make a victim of especially by cheating
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