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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2023

A Southern sea otter, nicknamed Otter 841, has been hassling surfers at Santa Cruz, California's Steamer Lane all summer.

From DOGO News • Aug. 25, 2023

As soon as I get to the street two boys I ain’t never seen before start hassling me.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake