hazing

Example Sentences

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But Mr. Warsh knows this hazing is what he signed up for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Yu’s report called on the police department to ban “‘rites of passage’ that might be construed as hazing or disparate treatment towards probationary officers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024

The best combat the campaigns could muster this lazy end-of-summer week was some mutual hazing about the terms of the long-scheduled Sept. 10 debate on ABC News.

From Slate • Aug. 31, 2024

Ava, meanwhile, endures the brunt of Deborah’s hazing in the form of verbal jabs about her appearance, and an anxiety-inducing threat of a lawsuit.

From Salon • May 24, 2024

White smoke billowed up, hazing her face to gray.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin