- present participle of bully.
bullying
Example Sentences
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Research has found that autistic schoolchildren are subjected more to exclusion and bullying than their peers.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
She wrote a number of books, including ones about her life on tour, cookbooks and children’s books about her life and about the dangers of bullying.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Australian officials have said the ban is designed to protect children from online bullying and "predatory algorithms".
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The announcement blindsided staff, who had been working with the couple on initiatives extending from online bullying to vaccination campaigns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
The school said it had a “zero tolerance” policy against bullying.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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