bullying

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This is largely due to their style of play, the perception that there is an over-reliance on set-pieces and that they have got away with bullying the opposition on corners.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Internal complaints—about anything from bullying and policy violations to performance issues and workplace violence—are surfacing with increasing frequency, data suggest.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Third, research on bullying indicates that youth who observe bullying behavior from and between adults are more likely to engage in it.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Data from the National Center for Education Statistics show that there has been a long-term decline in bullying at U.S. schools since the 2010s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Didn’t this look as though Malfoy had more important things on his mind than bullying younger students?

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling