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harass

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


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In California, it’s illegal to hunt, pursue, harass, catch, capture, or kill, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

Since then, the Supreme Court has begun hearing cases involving allegations of violence and apprehensions that police could use face-recognition technology to harass protesters.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

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

Saul and Eli have grocery stores in Manhattan. harass.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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

"There is no place for demonstrations, convoys, or flag-waving on British streets that glorifies terrorism or harasses the Jewish community," she said.

From BBC Oct. 9, 2023

The 36-year-old Walters said Wednesday that he envisions putting together a program that scores in bunches, stops the run and routinely harasses opposing quarterbacks.

From Seattle Times Dec. 14, 2022

Mr. West harasses Mr. Davidson on social media.

From New York Times Feb. 15, 2022

The yoke upon our necks harasses us, We are weary, but find no rest.

From The Makers and Teachers of Judaism by Charles Foster Kent

"We have not been harmed or harassed, but there is a general feeling of anxiety. That's natural during wartime," he told AFP at Kuwait City's gold market.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

In 2025, the company sought and was denied a temporary restraining order against one resident it claimed harassed lot workers and blocked Waymos from entering the site.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

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

I am just about to flee the dining hall rather than participate in careful, polite Abnegation conversation when Tobias comes in, looking harassed.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

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

A 63-year-old man has been found guilty of harassing the Labour MP for Walthamstow after preventing her from leaving a Tube carriage and behaving in an "abusive and aggressive" manner.

From BBC Aug. 11, 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

“I want you to stop harassing me. I want you to go away,” I snapped.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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