- present participle of harass.
harassing
Example Sentences
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The 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act Muehl admitted to violating prohibits hunting, harassing, capturing, or killing any marine mammal in U.S. waters, or attempting to do so.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
When she’s youthful, Sophie catches the eye of a handsome, richly dressed stranger who gallantly escorts her away from two men harassing her on the street.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
"I've had boys approach me in person, harassing me and accusing me of texting them, leading them on, or making plans to meet up, alongside conversations I never had," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Central Command said it used Apache helicopters to sink the Iranian speedboats that were harassing traffic in the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
“She isn’t actually harassing us, though, is she?” he said.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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