hounding

Example Sentences

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His creditors and vendors—such as cell-tower builders—are hounding him for repayment, and he should have to honor his debts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Hadwick argued that hounding bears would increase their fear of humans, which she said some are starting to lose: “We’re keeping them in the forest, where they belong.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

The inquest heard sections of the media had been "hounding" the presenter over the alleged assault of Lewis Burton, which she denied.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

From the outside looking in, the situation mirrored that of Princess Diana's, who reportedly suffered from depression and an eating disorder amid the constant hounding from media.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2024

That was the first and last time Kaori had tried to teach Gen how to tell time, but she never stopped hounding her about one of life’s most important lessons: be punctual.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly