trolling

Example Sentences

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Still, for many of the 200,000 Angelenos who voted for Pratt, his brash, social media-fueled campaign was not just a long exercise in trolling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Other analysts say the AI messaging could seek to rally his support base and campaign through trolling.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The problem, cybersecurity researchers say, is that your trolling may be giving the scammer exactly what they want.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

A couple of spicy words on social media mean nothing, especially from people who spend their days online, trolling for attention.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

She stands and opens a few cabinets, trolling around for some junk food.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy