bullied
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In Mr. Harris’s telling, long before Augustus came to rule vast swaths of the earth, he was a sickly boy named Octavius, bullied by schoolmates until the far-stronger Agrippa became his protector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
We only know them through the prism of men: Jane lusts after Yoga Dude, Coco rages at Roger, Sophie is bullied by her boss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“I’m here to say today that we will not be bullied by these developers,” the governor said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Aurelien Tchouameni: Has played a key part in France's run to the semi-final but this was a game to forget as Les Bleus were bullied by Spain in midfield.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
“My guidance counselor back in California always said that kids who are bullies are usually kids who have been bullied themselves,” she says.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
