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harass

[huh-ras, har-uhs] / həˈræs, ˈhær əs /


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Billionaires like New York Knicks owner James L. Dolan reportedly use spying tech to harass people who criticize them.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Taipei also accuses Beijing of using a range of "greyzone" methods -- tactics that fall short of an act of war -- including cyberattacks to harass the island.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

“Actions by those who carried out this horrific act of terror meant to intimidate and harass this family are disgusting,” Huckabee said in a post on X.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

That 1971 law declared wild horses and burros “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West” and made it illegal to harass, capture or kill them on public land.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

I suppose if you don’t want to believe it, all you have to do is say my sister wanted to be like Ellie, or she wanted to harass my mom.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

In a Facebook post, the Museum said these images were a "dangerous distortion" which "disrespects victims and harasses their memory".

From BBC Aug. 28, 2025

Sea lions and other marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which means anyone who feeds, harasses, captures or kills them could face fines or jail time, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2024

The Saudi Embassy in Washington, responding to an inquiry by the AP, said, “The notion that the Saudi government — or any of its institutions — harasses its own citizens abroad is preposterous.”

From Seattle Times Nov. 1, 2022

Youngsoon, who lives with a roommate in a rural area, tells Gamhee about a neighbor’s rooster, who harasses the hens, jumping on their backs and pecking at their necks.

From New York Times Jul. 8, 2021

Without, as the bulk of his congregation, she watches over his orthodoxy, verifies his texts, visits his schools, and harasses his sick.

From Modern Women and What is Said of Them A Reprint of A Series of Articles in the Saturday Review (1868) by Lucia Gilbert Calhoun

The Liuzzo family was harassed for their mother’s activism even after her death, but the event galvanized activists all over the country, becoming one impetus for Congress to finally pass the landmark 1965 legislation.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

A Chilean rescue group that made it into Venezuela, the paper said, has been “repeatedly” harassed by authorities for “documentation on suspicion that they were spies.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

In the indictment, the government alleges that protesters blocked ICE facilities and surveilled and harassed government employees while communicating in a Signal group chat, which they say was used to identify government vehicles.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

When Ko Myint spoke out about his experiences with BFW on Facebook last year, he says he got harassed by Min Min Soe Shwe's supporters online.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

He, Ron, Fred, and George had just reached the first-floor landing on their way down to breakfast, when Mrs. Weasley appeared at the foot of the stairs, looking harassed.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

The 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act Muehl admitted to violating prohibits hunting, harassing, capturing, or killing any marine mammal in U.S. waters, or attempting to do so.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

When she’s youthful, Sophie catches the eye of a handsome, richly dressed stranger who gallantly escorts her away from two men harassing her on the street.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

But against Spain, he took part in his side’s relentless harassing of a technically superior team as it racked up a World Cup final record of 26 fouls.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

This came amid reports of demonstrators stopping and harassing some motorists.

From BBC May 18, 2026

They had been harassing King Blaze’s family for years.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore




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