taunted

Example Sentences

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The few protesters taunted the agents, who mostly amused themselves.

From Slate • May 29, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

I did not feel that I had been really challenged so far; no particular boy had stood his ground and taunted me.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright