trolling

Example Sentences

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But it’s a campaign video in support of mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt that has taken trolling the opposition to new heights, or perhaps lows.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

His trolling, however, may well draw the attention of President Trump, who was clearly the intended audience for this obscene Supreme Court audition.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

The 34-year-old is now launching a new ITV reality show called The Heat, but dedicates much of her time to investigating topics such as cosmetic surgery, adult entertainment and online trolling.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

I was trolling the Internet in search of something with some real content, not just a bunch of flashy graphics, when I came across an article you wrote entitled "Defining Geekdom."

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz