bullied

Example Sentences

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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

“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 have to learn to stand up for myself now. I am done being bullied by anyone.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The new American president, John F. Kennedy, refused to be bullied, demanding hard intelligence about the Soviet Union's military capabilities.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau