teasing

Example Sentences

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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

On Friday, the president confirmed that he wouldn’t make it, after teasing Thursday that he just had a bit too much going on.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

CBS and Colbert are keeping the guest roster a secret, with the network only teasing that it will run longer than the standard hour.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

The comeback tour was the significant milestone fans had been waiting for since their dramatic split in 2009, after years of teasing a possible reunion.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

I thought about Mae, casually tossing off French curse words, and about the other girls teasing Mae for being Luc’s favorite.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse