Example Sentences

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A Costco worker posted a lengthy rant on Reddit, claiming shoppers are bullying and harassing store employees over the membership card-scanning policy.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2024

But they won’t say so publicly because “some of you, frankly, are bullying and intimidating people,” Rufo said.

From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2023

Ozsu and Adam Leitman Bailey, his lawyer, believe that the air filter and a security camera recently installed in the hallway outside his apartment, trained on his front door, are bullying tactics.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2022

"It does seem hypocritical that they're an anti-bullying account, but a lot of their followers are bullying people on the platform," Liz said.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2021

"By G—d," he said, dropping Mohun's arm, "I believe it's an Englishwoman they are bullying;" and three of his long strides took him into the midst of the group.

From Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)