verbal abuse
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The most recent figures also show there were almost 13,000 instances of verbal abuse towards staff between 2019/20 to 2023/24.
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025
June 2021: Pham addressed the torrent of verbal abuse he experienced after getting off to a poor start with the San Diego Padres.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025
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
According to the “Those who acted out through verbal abuse or by throwing items or substances onto the court will be held accountable,” the email read.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 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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