- present participle of hound.
hounding
Example Sentences
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Her only sin was being right too early and too often — and the world never stopped hounding her for it.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
His creditors and vendors—such as cell-tower builders—are hounding him for repayment, and he should have to honor his debts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Plus, hounding bears in the woods would have no impact on the bears knocking over neighborhood trash cans and sneaking into ice cream stores.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
Etzebeth continued to loom large over Van Poortvliet, hounding the Leicester nine and disrupting England's plans to exit their own territory.
From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2024
After hounding us for a few years, she finally gave up.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
