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Her internment made her fearful for her life as there was the possibility of authorities deporting her to Germany, where Hitler was persecuting the Jews.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024

In October 1986, when he was 5 years old and growing up in Houston, his father, a biochemist and ardent communist, became convinced the FBI was persecuting him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

“The Nazi regime was persecuting the Catholic Church in Germany and in occupied countries,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2020

He claimed that the US government was persecuting him by charging him with espionage.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2013

You told us yesterday, that you had received a letter whilst in Europe, in which Miss Sloane wrote that Dr. Meredith was persecuting her with his attentions.

From A Modern Wizard by Ottolengui, Rodrigues