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Noun
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The junta's weaponization of religion through its promotion of Burman Buddhist nationalist ideology has perpetuated the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities for decades.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025 -
The persecution prompted thousands of Uyghurs to flee.—
Nyrola Elimä,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Muhammed was found guilty of multiple counts of torture, felony child abuse and false imprisonment, among others.—
Elaine Aradillas,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Instead, there’s a different kind of torture — walls dotted with inspirational posters.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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As a piece of educational software, its provocation deepens its effect.—
Simon Parkin,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Italy is also a NATO country, so any serious provocation between Russia and these states could further escalate tensions between the alliance and Moscow.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Molestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molestation. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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