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harass

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


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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

The Greeks had the advantage in force but the Persians could block their passage, harass them or leave them bereft of food.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Pease called the requests “extremely invasive” and said he believes they represent an attempt to harass his clients.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

Some said that picketing had become “little less than criminal” and called it the most outrageous of the “foolish, childish methods you have used trying to harass our overburdened president.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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

Blocking someone who harasses you can seem satisfying and problem-solving, but it may simply turn your problem into someone else’s nightmare.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2022

"I cannot continue supporting the existence of a coalition that harasses my community in this disgraceful manner," Ms Zoabi wrote.

From BBC May 19, 2022

Youngsoon, who lives with a roommate in a rural area, tells Gamhee about a neighbor’s rooster, who harasses the hens, jumping on their backs and pecking at their necks.

From New York Times Jul. 8, 2021

The ambiguous conduct of the Regent harasses and distresses him, and he conjures her either to permit him to retire or to declare herself in favour of his policy.

From Political Women, Vol. 1 by Sutherland Menzies

"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 the waters off Subic Bay, local fishermen like Ryan Jacinto, who are frequently harassed by Chinese vessels out at sea, say they feel safer when U.S. ships are around.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 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

In the indictment, the government alleges that protesters blocked ICE facilities and surveilled and harassed government employees while communicating in a Signal group chat, which they say was used to identify government vehicles.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

Winnie was not the only wife being harassed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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

In the early evening, protesters trickle in, shouting slogans and harassing drivers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

This wave of pressure was sparked after video clips were shared online over a fortnight ago that appeared to show vigilante groups harassing people they believed were in South Africa illegally.

From BBC May 7, 2026

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

The last visit was fresh in his mind: Mama harassing Olanna, calling her a witch, hooting, and, worst of all, threatening to consult the dibia in the village.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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