as in to abuse
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon
her no-good boyfriend has been messing her over for years
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Donald Trump is abusing the levers of government to launch an attack against New York Attorney General Tish James on what seem to be pretty flimsy claims of fraud.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025 -
The ways in which these attackers have abused Google’s email system clearly needs to be patched.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The embodiments also include mechanisms to take apart the devices for repairs.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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As such, each part is CNC-machined, and the Fractal Vise is designed to be taken apart and put back together so it can be customized, upgraded or repaired over time.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
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In the novel and subsequent film adaptation, Sue initially joins in bullying Carrie but later decides to try to befriend her.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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With his carry-on bag, his ID and medication inside, now with the DEA, David had no choice but to step off the plane and was eventually bullied into permitting a search of his bag.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Mess over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mess%20over. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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