bullies

Example Sentences

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Over time, bullies became the exception and not the norm as prosocial traits became more likely to help genes get passed down.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

O'Hara, the police tactical lead on dangerous dogs, warns that XL bullies "will be with us for generations to come".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The severity of seemingly mundane, everyday anxieties — school bullies, the prom, graduation, obnoxious Cher-obsessed college roommates — is on par with demons trying to hasten the apocalypse.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

"I'm just so surprised that this giant global corporation would not stand up to these bullies," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The Webb twins were timid, weakly little fellows, natural butts for any bullies.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes