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persecution [ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃən, Brit ˌpɜːs-] N

persecution

perseguição f (política, religiosa)

persecution for sth

perseguição por a. c.

Usage examples with persecution

persecution for sth

perseguição por a. c.

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The relentless persecution of these conventicles and attempts to break them up by military force had led to open revolt. en.wikipedia.org

He especially worked as an advocate for victims of persecution. en.wikipedia.org

However, some persecution still continued after the new emperor took office. en.wikipedia.org

However, from about the 10th century religious tension led to persecution once more. en.wikipedia.org

Converts from the national faith had no rights and, in the darker years of the persecution, were often put to death. en.wikipedia.org

During that time there were many persecutions in the form of police searches and arrests of employees of the centre. en.wikipedia.org

In the early 5th century official persecution increased once more. en.wikipedia.org

He attempted to escape persecution, and ended up scarring his face for life, as he put it. en.wikipedia.org

We are free men, and we will react to persecution the way free men have always reacted. en.wikipedia.org

Issues of persecution in relation to the possession of superpowers have also been expanded upon. en.wikipedia.org

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