are persecuting
- present progressive of persecute.
Example Sentences
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He said prosecutors are persecuting him for “things that are standard practice throughout the U.S. business community, and in no way a crime.”
From Washington Times ● Jun. 29, 2021
McAfee has said authorities in Belize are persecuting him because he refused to pay them $2 million in bribes.
From Reuters ● Dec. 13, 2012
McAfee has said corrupt Belizean authorities are persecuting him, something officials in Belize deny.
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2012
He acknowledges that some of his financial troubles are the result of his own mistakes, but maintains that the authorities are persecuting his family by tapping their phones and tailing them.
From New York Times ● Aug. 30, 2012
Who art thou, Lord?" and the Lord answered, "I am Jesus whom you are persecuting.
From The Children's Bible by Sherman, Henry A.
