harassed

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In a letter, he said he had resigned as Durham Reform's group whip weeks ago and this had led to him being bullied and harassed.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

A court spokesperson said they had not received any reports of threats made against Yang, but a law enforcement source said Yang told them he was harassed by fellow judges over his endorsement of Thompson.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Mills told reporters Tuesday he has never sexually harassed his staff, that he’s not under indictment, and that “it was essentially just something where it was a bad breakup.”

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

One of Hong Kong’s last independent bookstores, it has been harassed by the government for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Heady with the smell of their own musk, thrilled by the easy power of a majority, they gaily harassed her.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison