harassing
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But both Caine and Hegseth downplayed those hostilities, with the general describing it as "low harassing fire" and the Pentagon chief saying that "right now, the ceasefire certainly holds."
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Church officials were also accused of trying to “derail” the case against Masterson by harassing one of the prosecutors assigned to the case.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
He has also been accused of harassing people while travelling in Japan and Israel.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Iran’s leaders have maintained as much for decades, frequently attacking or harassing shipping to prove their point.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Crooked Ava had not lost her power to dissemble since her days of harassing Cora—she hooted and stomped as if it were the height of the Christmas celebrations.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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