How to pronounce persecute in American English
“persecute” pronunciation by American speakers
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“persecute” in real sentences — American speakers
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to detain them, debrief them, and then persecute them in a federal courthouse.
The Obama White House
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Never again will the immense power of the state be weaponized to persecute political opponents.
Voice of America
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– to persecute and repress journalists, activists, and others who dare speak or stand against them.
State Department
Words that sound like “persecute”
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