taunted

Example Sentences

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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

In the years that followed, people stared at him on the streets or taunted him.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

They have operated within a context of fairly constant challenge—surrounded, pushed, jeered and taunted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Jump on, jump on, jump on, the boxcars taunted.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool