teasing

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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, attending the summit as a guest, could not resist teasing Macron, an avowed fan of PSG's bitter southern rivals Olympique de Marseille.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Abrams took to Instagram to share her upcoming tour dates, teasing fans with the caption, “we’re baaaaaack.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Their rapid run up has also at times forced state insurance commissioners to moonlight as forensic accountants, teasing out company relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

He wasted no time in showing the extent of his decades-long discography by teasing his classic track Praise You before sampling Queen's iconic Don't Stop Me Now.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

While they were eating, teasing, commenting on the soup, flavored with low-growing juniper berries and parched hot summer corn, something happened that disturbed everyone and changed the course of the winter.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich