Over the last week, the term "witch hunt" has also been used by other Russian officials to describe allegations against them.

在过去一周，其他俄罗斯官员也用“猎巫”这个词来形容针对他们的指控。

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Verkaik, a Dutch actress who has played the role of Elphaba in versions of "Wicked" in Germany and Holland, last month made her debut on Broadway as the green-skinned witch for a 15-week stint.

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Mr Bush, who was briefly detained for questioning last week, says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".

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Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, a 3D fantasy that reinvents the fairy-tale characters as adult bounty hunters, tops this week's UK box office chart.

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