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sexual harassment

[sek-shoo-uhl huh-ras-muhnt, har-uhs-muhnt] / ˈsɛk ʃu əl həˈræs mənt, ˈhær əs mənt /


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In 1991, NPR’s Nina Totenberg broke the story of Anita Hill’s allegations of sexual harassment against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, drawing the ire of the right.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

"I have committed neither assault nor violence nor sexual harassment," he insisted.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

District Judge Lewis Liman, is related specifically to costs associated with Baldoni’s defamation suit and is based on a California statute enacted to protect people who speak out against sexual harassment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

BTP's Ass Ch Con Charlie Doyle, from the British Transport Police, said the force would not tolerate sexual harassment on the railway network.

From BBC May 21, 2026

She had a stint with Time’s Up, the Hollywood-based group formed to help women combat sexual harassment.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026



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