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At the hands of somebody

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Negative Events

Often used when describing negative situations or experiences caused by someone.

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He endured severe criticism at the hands of the reviewers.
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Power Dynamics

Implies that the person causing the effect has some form of control or power over the other.

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The employees faced layoffs at the hands of the new CEO.
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Victimization

Common in contexts where someone is harmed by another's actions or decisions.

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The villagers were left homeless at the hands of the invading forces.
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