hassling

Example Sentences

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Su’s buyers, who include many of America’s biggest retailers, have largely stopped hassling him to shift more production from China, in part because they recognize the efficiency of Chinese manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

A few months ago, it would have been hard to fathom federal authorities hassling Tesla over pretty much anything.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2025

I loved his energy and his willingness to run without the ball, hassling City's backline and stretching their defence, but he also showed great quality with it too.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2024

Wild animal rehabilitation organizations claim California officials are hassling their operations after decades of cooperation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2023

I don’t remember if I’d been hassling him before she left the room or what.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx