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is bullying

  • present progressive of bully (3rd person singular).

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“All it has left is bullying, piracy, noise and the ability to act as a spoiler,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Recently, Stranger Things actor Millie Bobby Brown criticised press articles about her appearance, saying "this isn't journalism, this is bullying".

From BBC Mar. 29, 2025

Voigt’s resignation letter described a “toxic work environment” perpetuated by the organization that “at best, is poor management and, at worst, is bullying and harassment.”

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2024

I’ve never heard anything like this, with the statements that she made about how the judge is bullying her and being mean to her.

From Slate Nov. 9, 2023

Then you can tell me if she is bullying you.

From Dwell Deep or Hilda Thorn's Life Story by Le Feuvre, Amy