harassing
Example Sentences
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Joint Chiefs Chair General Dan Caine called the strikes “more low harassing fire right now” while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Iran hasn’t violated the cease-fire deal.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
That same day, Julie Harding was arrested in Kentucky on suspicion of criminal trespassing, after allegedly harassing her husband’s girlfriend.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Last November, Linehan was convicted of criminal damage, but was cleared of harassing Sophia Brooks on social media.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
However, last year, a Sound Cymru survey of 500 men in Wales showed 30% of respondents considered catcalling, the act of making a threatening or harassing remark at a person publicly, not to be harmful.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 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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