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  • present participle of harass.

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“Today’s guilty plea makes clear that harming or harassing our marine wildlife has serious consequences.”

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

Central Command said it used Apache helicopters to sink the Iranian speedboats that were harassing traffic in the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

Joint Chiefs Chair General Dan Caine called the strikes “more low harassing fire right now” while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Iran hasn’t violated the cease-fire deal.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

One time Alex attempted to communicate to a mother that her kids were harassing us and calling us names.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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