harassed

Example Sentences

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In a letter, he said he had resigned as Durham Reform's group whip weeks ago and this had led to him being bullied and harassed.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Kemish said his team had identified several groups from across Nottingham and West Bridgford who harassed the public and shop workers, and that some saw their behaviour as "pranks".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

As the newly elected mayor of Anaheim in 1978, he angered the city’s Police Department by suggesting the creation of a citizens oversight commission after residents complained that officers regularly harassed and beat them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Mills told reporters Tuesday he has never sexually harassed his staff, that he’s not under indictment, and that “it was essentially just something where it was a bad breakup.”

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

After his act of heroism, Blackwell was harassed, a $10,000 bounty was put on his head, and he was charged with violating the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling