bully
Example Sentences
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The surgeon general wields a powerful bully pulpit for health advice, and helps oversee the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
OpenAI's lawyer said that Musk had used his investment to "bully" other OpenAI founders, and that he had wanted to merge the company with Tesla, which he also owns.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
They can make major unilateral decisions — such as welcoming federal troops into California cities — and command a bully pulpit to drive public opinion and policy, including through statewide ballot measures.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
In fact he is the opposite — a domineering strongman who seeks to bully everyone around him into compliance.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
“A bully with charisma and top marks is still a bully.”
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
Vocabulary lists containing bully
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Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC
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History is made in PA: Clinton's DNC Acceptance Speech
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