hazing

Example Sentences

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But Mr. Warsh knows this hazing is what he signed up for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

We were then, indeed, challenged and tested, with a slew of activities that added up to little more than a light hazing to bond us.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2025

Before the game Tuesday, Nike released a commercial where James filled Bronny’s car with Fruity Pebbles cereal in a rookie hazing.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2024

Ava, meanwhile, endures the brunt of Deborah’s hazing in the form of verbal jabs about her appearance, and an anxiety-inducing threat of a lawsuit.

From Salon • May 24, 2024

Fort Hare could be a rather elitist place and was not without the hazing common to many institutions of higher learning.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela