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harass

[huh-ras, har-uhs] / həˈræs, ˈhær əs /


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Billionaires like New York Knicks owner James L. Dolan reportedly use spying tech to harass people who criticize them.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Taipei also accuses Beijing of using a range of "greyzone" methods -- tactics that fall short of an act of war -- including cyberattacks to harass the island.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

“Actions by those who carried out this horrific act of terror meant to intimidate and harass this family are disgusting,” Huckabee said in a post on X.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

In recent weeks, Hezbollah has increasingly relied on fiber-optic drones — which are both low-cost and impervious to jamming — to harass Israeli positions.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

The state did its utmost to harass me in ways they thought I would be powerless to resist.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

But an 18-month investigation by the BBC finds it takes over people's lives, separates people from their loved ones and harasses its critics.

From BBC Apr. 4, 2023

The Saudi Embassy in Washington, responding to an inquiry by the AP, said, “The notion that the Saudi government — or any of its institutions — harasses its own citizens abroad is preposterous.”

From Seattle Times Nov. 1, 2022

Mr. West harasses Mr. Davidson on social media.

From New York Times Feb. 15, 2022

Arlo is dyslexic, resentful, wounded; he disappears periodically, causes strife, harasses his half sister.

From Washington Post Jun. 20, 2021

I am not arguing now against your promise, since you have already given it to that man: but why do you cling to this image of life, that harasses and tortures you?

From The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck by Ludwig Tieck

The Liuzzo family was harassed for their mother’s activism even after her death, but the event galvanized activists all over the country, becoming one impetus for Congress to finally pass the landmark 1965 legislation.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

In the indictment, the government alleges that protesters blocked ICE facilities and surveilled and harassed government employees while communicating in a Signal group chat, which they say was used to identify government vehicles.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

When Ko Myint spoke out about his experiences with BFW on Facebook last year, he says he got harassed by Min Min Soe Shwe's supporters online.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

A court spokesperson said they had not received any reports of threats made against Yang, but a law enforcement source said Yang told them he was harassed by fellow judges over his endorsement of Thompson.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 29, 2026

But the harassed and unfeeling teachers assured each other that this was just a subterfuge for a child to get out of the classroom for a little while.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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

This came amid reports of demonstrators stopping and harassing some motorists.

From BBC May 18, 2026

Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dismissed the attacks by Iran on ships in the Strait of Hormuz this week as “low harassing fire.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 9, 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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