- present participle of harass.
harassing
Example Sentences
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In a recent Q&A session, the head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, said if people posted content "taking advantage of people and harassing them... then we're going to take the content down".
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
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
Even through the smudged window, I could see the look of pure revulsion Regan had on her face as I followed her down the hall, harassing her for all I was worth.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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