bullying

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But O’Donnell has refused to be cowed by the president’s bullying for nearly 20 years.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"I have done everything I can to address what I feel is unfairness and bullying and after a year of trying to get it addressed I have decided enough is enough."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

School cafeterias are a common place for bullying to occur, she says, because the student-to-staff ratio is much higher than in a classroom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

As education minister between 2023 and 2024, he tackled bullying and also banned pupils from wearing the abaya, a loose-fitting garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“Especially to Mr. McCabe. I mean, thanks for offering, Max, I really appreciate it. But I know you think it’s just bullying, and it’s not.”

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee