hassling

Example Sentences

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Su’s buyers, who include many of America’s biggest retailers, have largely stopped hassling him to shift more production from China, in part because they recognize the efficiency of Chinese manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

A few months ago, it would have been hard to fathom federal authorities hassling Tesla over pretty much anything.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2025

He played a crucial part in Che Adams' second goal, following his man and hassling him before pinching the ball and laying it to the striker to finish.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

Wild animal rehabilitation organizations claim California officials are hassling their operations after decades of cooperation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2023

I don’t remember if I’d been hassling him before she left the room or what.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx