taunting
Example Sentences
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Taunting a losing opponent is crass and unnecessary and there’s no place for it in sports, men’s or women’s.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2023
Taunting has been a point of emphasis all season, and controversy about the calls reached a zenith in Chicago’s 29-27 loss on Nov. 8 at Pittsburgh.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2021
Taunting: Any infraction that punishes players for being a little too proud of their accomplishments is likely to work against the better team.
From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2021
Taunting calls have not predominated; there has been about one every four games.
From Washington Post • Nov. 9, 2021
He’s on his board Right now and he’s Taunting three girls, His fat tongue Wiggling like a worm From the chipped place In his mouth.
From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto
