1The regime was accused of persecuting minority groups, leading to widespread human rights abuses.
2Throughout history, many have been persecuted for their beliefs, from the early Christians to modern-day dissidents.
3The company was found guilty of persecuting whistleblowers who reported safety concerns, leading to a major overhaul of its internal policies.
4In some countries, journalists are persecuted for investigating government corruption, highlighting the need for greater press freedom.
5The philosopher argued that the persecution of certain groups is often justified through the manipulation of public opinion and the exploitation of fear.