teasing
Example Sentences
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Before long, however, the two improbable friends have formed a siblinglike bond, sharing toys and teasing each other over who gets the most praise from Basma.
“We have some things up our sleeves,” he said, teasing the possibilities.
From Los Angeles Times
He quirked a smile at me, a teasing smile that made me draw my hands off the chair and take a tiny step back.
From Literature
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Of the leading contenders only he and Justin Thomas had taken on the teasing pin tight to the right edge of the island green 17th.
From BBC
Mullan and Kapoor closed the news conference by teasing a pair of reunions featuring cast members from “Bridesmaids” and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
From Los Angeles Times
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