- 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
After repeatedly hounding the manager of a small, 250-watt local radio station in Jackson for a job, Martindale was offered an audition less than two months after graduating high school in 1951.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2025
The inquest heard sections of the media had been "hounding" the presenter over the alleged assault of Lewis Burton, which she denied.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2025
I had to put a stop to this hounding of me.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
