hazing

Example Sentences

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But the objects of his hazing are publicly unfazed.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

There’s a “good-sized” elk herd ranging just north of the ranches, Griffin said, and he keeps hoping that the department’s nonlethal hazing tactics will persuade the wolves to turn their attention to their natural prey.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025

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

Fort Hare could be a rather elitist place and was not without the hazing common to many institutions of higher learning.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela