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

The report said the department lacks written policies and procedures to inform officers of all ranks about what exactly constitutes hazing.

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

“Middle school is supposed to be the worst. It’s like a giant hazing for adulthood. We all gotta go through it.”

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty