Example Sentences

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Dr Upton complained to the health board about Ms Peggie's behaviour after the exchange in the changing room, claiming that it was bullying.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

Monahan was also asked about accusations by Greg Norman, who has become a face of leadership of the proposed new league, that the PGA Tour was bullying players to remain with the established circuit.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2022

If Cincinnati’s offense wasn’t mauling the Steelers’ injury-riddled defense, then the Bengals’ defense was bullying Pittsburgh’s overmatched and rookie-laden offense.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2021

By the end, he was bullying the younger Joshua — a man with a distinct advantage in height, weight and reach - and won comprehensively on all three of the judges’ scorecards.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2021

But I don’t think what I did was bullying!

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio