harangue

Example Sentences

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The police arrive, and the locals harangue them for doing too little.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024

A second video surfaced last week in which she appears to harangue a taco vendor.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2023

“We will not allow Red Rose Rescue to harass and harangue New Yorkers with their outrageous militant tactics.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023

In an April 21 court filing, McDonald's lawyers said mediation to settle Allen's $10 billion lawsuit has been unsuccessful, and accused Allen of trying to "harass and harangue McDonald's into an unmerited resolution."

From Reuters • May 8, 2023

Bartholomew would harangue them until the bell tolled for sext, the midday prayers.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz