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harangue

[huh-rang] / həˈræŋ /




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

From BBC Aug. 2, 2024

A second video surfaced last week in which she appears to harangue a taco vendor.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 24, 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

If he continues to play like he did in Game 3 - while teammate Jaylen Brown continues to harangue Harden - it could be another big day for Boston.

From Washington Times May 6, 2023

Before I could answer he went into a harangue.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

He harangues referees and reporters and doesn’t hold back when communicating with his players.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

You might remember Ahmadinejad, Iran’s hard-line former president, for the anti-American harangues he delivered at the U.N. while not wearing a tie.

From Slate May 23, 2026

Dickinson plays a supporting part in “Urchin” as a feral bum who steals wallets and harangues shopkeepers, but what you really notice is his generous spirit.

From Los Angeles Times May 24, 2025

Prigozhin somewhat toned down his harangues against the military leadership after that, but remained defiant.

From Seattle Times Jan. 27, 2023

That night they sang to keep their spirits up, and when they grew tired of harangues, discussions, and songs, they settled into little groups to get through the night as best they could.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

When harangued by CNBC’s Joe Kernan to “reject” the winners, Jeffries replied, “Donald Trump is the president right now. Are you kidding me?”

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

Earlier this month, a masked man entered the office and harangued a youngster who had an appointment, the officer added.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 18, 2026

That was not the case in the stands as a significant part of the crowd harangued their own team, in response to a wild week at the club.

From Barron's Jan. 17, 2026

In July 2021, after Deputy Zachary Cotton reversed several overdoses using the opioid blocker Narcan, some deputies harangued him for saving the people who had overdosed.

From New York Times May 29, 2024

He harangued the others in a braying voice and punctuated his statements by poking them in the chest with a finger.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

For all the justified haranguing of Pentagon weapons buying, the U.S. can still move fast when it wants to.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

But Ackman “can’t believe this is happening” and is posting nonstop about his attempts to intimidate the publication by haranguing its parent company.

From Slate Jan. 10, 2024

He was hand-picked to star in the Broadway musical revue “Eubie!” and urged producers to give his brother an audition, while also haranguing his brother to get to New York.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 2, 2024

Schwartz, to whom she was very much married at the time, began haranguing her in front of everyone for it: "I have never been so turned off in my life," he sneered.

From Salon May 26, 2023

Despite his loyalty to Lawrence, Alvarez proved to be more pliable to the AEC chairman’s haranguing.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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