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bullies

  • plural of bully.
  • present tense form of bully (3rd person singular).

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In a statement published in the Virginian-Pilot, Truelove said he drove to Granby High School in Norfolk because he thought bullies were threatening the school.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Lesley said: "The rights of the bullies were protected at all costs because of the inclusion policy."

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Though safe from the camera bullies, Patel’s classmate didn’t eat in front of anyone again until this school year.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

Unified could have — or should have — done more to protect her from campus bullies.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

The Webb twins were timid, weakly little fellows, natural butts for any bullies.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes