taunted

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Lucia’s neighbor Steve Chessare lobbied him, telling the story of being taunted for the Millionaire name the year his basketball team won the state championship in 1974.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The Lancers were particularly excited because Champlin taunted them after saving Wednesday’s 4-1 win, leading to shoving and pushing after the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Frank was also taunted by his own fans with chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning" during the loss to West Ham and the 2-2 draw at Burnley that followed.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Sheffield's Fitzpatrick was taunted for his brand of footwear and for wearing braces in his teeth until relatively recently.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

It must have been just before my talk with him by the pond; a time, I suppose, when Tommy was still coming out of that phase of being teased and taunted.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro