Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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Firefighters face the sack if they are found to have bullied or been racist, misogynistic or homophobic, London Fire Brigade's boss said.
From BBC ● Nov. 26, 2022
Jupiter’s gravity acts like a gate pushing the micrometeorites out of its orbit — similar to how it may have bullied other ancient planets out of the solar system.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 19, 2021
Home Secretary Priti Patel was allowed to keep her job after she was found to have bullied members of staff.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2021
A: People who have bullied may be capable of change.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2018
She would simply have bullied de Barral in a lofty style.
From Chance A Tale in Two Parts by Joseph Conrad
