Example Sentences

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The court said that unless the harasser had formal authority to hire, fire, or discipline, the employer wasn’t responsible wasn’t responsible for the harassment.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2025

Indirect bystander actions can be easier, and still effective, like a co-worker helping to physically distance someone from their harasser, or create a distraction to stop his advances.

From Scientific American • Jun. 10, 2023

But every night, she covered her mouth with a towel and repeatedly practised in front of the mirror how to call out a harasser: "This person is a 'Chikan'!"

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2023

Only 1% of them led to a sanction for the harasser, because of a lack of effective mechanisms, according to the report.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 30, 2022

If you need to monitor what your harasser is saying about you online, ask a friend to do it for you.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2022