bullied

Example Sentences

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“Instead of actually listening to us and providing evidence of studies or environmental impact statements, we just get called names and bullied and defamed on national television.”

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

For more than 50 years, the agency’s gag rule bullied Americans into silence.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The board’s decision followed internal reports to directors that Manifold bullied employees, was verbally abusive and had mishandled company information, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The mum-of-two says some have "bullied" her for her post-baby body or commented on her "saggy tummy", while others have chastised her for being "too skinny".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

And then the kid who was being bullied just walked away.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix