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as in to abuse
to abuse physically
charges that the police manhandled peaceful protesters
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as in to bully
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon
if you see anyone manhandling a child, you should call the authorities
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Recent Examples of manhandle
But Ait-Nouri was physically manhandled by Saka in a duel early on, a clear sign of how dominant the winger is becoming.
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Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
Iris ends up getting manhandled a little, but at least no one is killed.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 July 2024
This game got a lot more interesting after Servite manhandled JSerra 20-7 last week.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 9 Oct. 2024
Weekends are the worst time to shop, as the crush of customers quickly pick over, manhandling all the way, each and every bin in the veggie department.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
Iris ends up getting manhandled a little, but at least no one is killed.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 July 2024
This game got a lot more interesting after Servite manhandled JSerra 20-7 last week.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 9 Oct. 2024
Weekends are the worst time to shop, as the crush of customers quickly pick over, manhandling all the way, each and every bin in the veggie department.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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The University of Chicago has long abused its architectural treasures.Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, lawmakers approved a special counsel to investigate whether Yoon committed insurrection and abused his power by issuing martial law.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline His claims echoed the findings of a Deadline investigation in November 2023, which revealed allegations that Spencer bullied staff and students.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ortiz alleged she was bullied, harassed and neglected by district staff, including the case manager.Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
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But that encounter doesn’t go as planned, leaving Sergei badly mauled and near death.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Indianapolis Colts will try to avoid being mauled by a Super Bowl favorite this weekend at home.Justin L. Mack, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, there is no central registry for uncertified school employees who have abused or mistreated students.Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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Cardi, who previously denied all allegations of mistreating her kids, addressed CPS and the agency’s investigation during an explosive Instagram Live session on Tuesday (Dec. 10).Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The new rule also requires loaner accommodations for wheelchairs or scooters that are mishandled and provides more protection to passengers in the event of loss or damage.Alexandra Skores, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Trump was also facing federal cases accusing him of mishandling classified documents and illegally trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election's result, along with a separate Georgia case related to the 2020 race in the state.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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But the biggest question is why this community was brutalized in the first place.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Under Osborne and Devaney, the ’Husker offensive line battered, brutalized and bludgeoned opponents into submission.Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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On that day's episode of SmackDown, Cargill was attacked by an unknown assailant and found injured on top of a car.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 16-year-old who attacked Elbit Systems used two thermos flasks packed with explosives in an attack on the Israeli defense company and was charged alongside a 23-year-old accomplice, according to Bloomberg.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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At least three people were later reported killed and dozens injured in the airport strike.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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At least nine people were reported killed in Yemen and 16 were injured in Israel in attacks and counterattacks over the last week or so as the two sides ramped up their long-simmering conflict.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Manhandle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manhandle. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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