hounding

Example Sentences

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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

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 production wrapped in October, crew members spent months hounding Emmett and Small for their full payment, The Times reported in April.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2024

Most importantly, he took the lead in hounding Towns and even took some turns trying to slow Edwards.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

“I’m impressed you got up here so quickly—and without a pack of court ladies hounding after you. Perhaps you should try your hand at being an assassin.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas