bullied

Example Sentences

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Because that’s what gets done to the biggest guys—they are badgered, bullied, and banged around, with the hope the referees ignore a lot of the contact, because the big guy just is too big.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“For the one family whose child is being bullied, absolutely, it’s a huge problem,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

It is true that people — not just women — are marrying later than they used to, but that’s not because of being bullied by feminists into it.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

"I'm not going to be bullied around," Turner said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“He only cheated in the first game because someone who shall remain nameless bullied him into doing it.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein