teasing

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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

Retail expert Catherine Shuttleworth said Swatch had done a fantastic job in teasing the product, drawing on younger shoppers' love of collaborations, exclusivity and newness.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

There was a teasing twinkle in Miss Mortimer’s eye, but she was intent on securing Penelope’s sworn promise.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood