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  • present participle of harass.

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Shapiro said the order follows reports from Pennsylvanians that a flood of developers have been harassing and strong-arming residents.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

“Today’s guilty plea makes clear that harming or harassing our marine wildlife has serious consequences.”

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 wave of pressure was sparked after video clips were shared online over a fortnight ago that appeared to show vigilante groups harassing people they believed were in South Africa illegally.

From BBC May 7, 2026

For six months, the 586th Regiment had been defending strategic positions in their dangerous solo Yak fighters and the 588th Regiment had been harassing German troops with bombs dropped from their flimsy Po-2s.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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