verbal abuse
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The Irish golf star had stood up for himself amid verbal abuse and other inappropriate behavior from some American fans during the Ryder Cup this weekend at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025
One video posted to social media by a Hasidic group, Chabad, appears to show Jewish students being subject to a torrent of verbal abuse.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2024
Prioritising the collection of longitudinal data on the consequences of childhood verbal abuse should be a primary focus of future efforts.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024
Over the past year, Gallagher had been the subject of some staff complaints alleging verbal abuse and questioning his work ethic and expenses, according to internal documents obtained by The Seattle Times.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024
Although the physician enjoyed the greatest social and professional prestige, he received the most verbal abuse and criticism.
From Medicine in Virginia, 1607-1699 by Hughes, Thomas Proctor
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