harass

Example Sentences

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In the complaint, Seitz alleged that Austin, Hernandez and a third man began to bother and harass him outside after the bar closed, “including by repeatedly reaching for the sunglasses resting on” his head.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

‘This is stressful for my parents’: My siblings harass our mother and father for money.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

In its annual threat assessment last year, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation said "multiple foreign regimes" attempt to monitor, harass and intimidate Australians and Australian residents.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

“They should not be anonymous. They should be identifiable. And they have to have rules of engagement that don’t allow them to terrorize and intimidate, harass and assault U.S. citizens and other people,” he said.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

Nathan was expecting a flurry of flies to harass his face but was surprised when he opened the door to the outhouse.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young