Example Sentences

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The mum-of-two says some have "bullied" her for her post-baby body or commented on her "saggy tummy", while others have chastised her for being "too skinny".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

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

The one result of this draconian action I don’t foresee is her agreeing to come home because you have bullied her into it.

From Slate • May 24, 2020

I dare say if I had had sisters I should have bullied them sometimes.

From Not Like Other Girls by Carey, Rosa Nouchette