harangue

Example Sentences

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The police arrive, and the locals harangue them for doing too little.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024

“We will not allow Red Rose Rescue to harass and harangue New Yorkers with their outrageous militant tactics.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023

In an April 21 court filing, McDonald's lawyers said mediation to settle Allen's $10 billion lawsuit has been unsuccessful, and accused Allen of trying to "harass and harangue McDonald's into an unmerited resolution."

From Reuters • May 8, 2023

I enthusiastically convey it to the actors in a long, hard-to-understand harangue.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2023

As C.P. continued his harangue, unaware of what was going on behind him, Ann rose to her feet and headed toward him.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson