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bossed around

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bully

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browbeat bulldoze dominate domineer dragoon oppress order around push around tyrannize

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I hope the move to number seven works for him but he is not quite looking like the Stokes that walked out, bossed around, owned the crease and played the big shot.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Fred Fitness CEO Andre Enzensberger says the gym has about 400 members, who pay $150 a month to be bossed around by an algorithm.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

In terms of being bossed around by a bunch of newbies, I suggest you find your own voice.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2023

The Rams’ offensive line got bossed around in the biggest game of the season.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2022

At home he is bossed around, complained about, ignored.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides