Which of the following is an element of bullying?

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Bullying is defined by a pattern of harm that happens repeatedly over time, directed at a person and intended to cause them distress. The repeated nature is what sets bullying apart from a one-time argument or accident. A single incident doesn’t meet the usual definition, and harm that’s accidental isn’t intentional. Bullying often involves some difference in power or status, so an equal balance of power isn’t characteristic of bullying.