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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
scapegoat .
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Examples
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Though we're not the first ones, Hitler scapegoated Jews, Lenin scapegoated the few filthy rich, Romans scapegoated Christians, we're scapegoating illegals, etc etc etc etc.
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When Fortuyn was assassinated in 2002 - by a Dutchman who claimed he was acting to protect Muslims from being "scapegoated" - it was clear that Dutch society and politics was developing a sharper edge.
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Police trade unions complained in unusually hard terms that they have been "scapegoated" by politicians, who "made a fatal mistake" when they extended nuclear plants lifespans, and that citizens "are right" to protest.
NPR Topics: News 2010
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Police trade unions complained in unusually hard terms that they have been "scapegoated" by politicians, who "made a fatal mistake" when they extended nuclear plants lifespans, and that citizens "are right" to protest.
NPR Topics: News 2010
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Another reason for Singletary to stick with Smith is that the coach already kind of scapegoated Jimmy Raye.
SFGate: Top News Stories Scott Ostler 2010
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A spokesman for the mayor denied accusations that the MTA was asked to fudge the numbers, while the TWU is quick to say it's being "scapegoated" and blame executive salaries like SFMTA Executive Director Nathaniel Ford, the highest-paid city employee.
Curbed SF Jackson West 2010
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When any group of people is scapegoated and oppressed, it is ultimately everyone's concern.
Warren J. Blumenfeld: LGBT Discrimination And The Promise Of Tikkun Olam Warren J. Blumenfeld 2012
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When any group of people is scapegoated and oppressed, it is ultimately everyone's concern.
Warren J. Blumenfeld: LGBT Discrimination And The Promise Of Tikkun Olam Warren J. Blumenfeld 2012
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When any group of people is scapegoated and oppressed, it is ultimately everyone's concern.
Warren J. Blumenfeld: LGBT Discrimination And The Promise Of Tikkun Olam Warren J. Blumenfeld 2012
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When any group of people is scapegoated and oppressed, it is ultimately everyone's concern.
Warren J. Blumenfeld: LGBT Discrimination And The Promise Of Tikkun Olam Warren J. Blumenfeld 2012
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