taunting
Example Sentences
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Taunting a losing opponent is crass and unnecessary and there’s no place for it in sports, men’s or women’s.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2023
Taunting has been a point of emphasis all season, and controversy about the calls reached a zenith in Chicago’s 29-27 loss on Nov. 8 at Pittsburgh.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2021
Taunting, as some people would say, it doesn’t look good on anybody.
From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2021
Taunting players may even be fined or suspended depending on the severity of the actions.
From Fox News • Aug. 17, 2021
He’s on his board Right now and he’s Taunting three girls, His fat tongue Wiggling like a worm From the chipped place In his mouth.
From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto
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