bullied

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When asked where at school they’ve been bullied in the past month, 14% of elementary students and 18% of both middle- and high-school students reported it happening in the cafeteria.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Linden's defence counsel David Moggach KC said his client had been bullied in his teenage years because of his sexuality.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Australian film star Rebel Wilson dismissed as "nonsense" claims she had bullied women on the set of her directorial debut film "The Deb", as she gave evidence in a Sydney court on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“For the one family whose child is being bullied, absolutely, it’s a huge problem,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The new American president, John F. Kennedy, refused to be bullied, demanding hard intelligence about the Soviet Union's military capabilities.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau