taunt
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Not only did Clark’s team go on to win, the taunt — much like a number of other moments involving the sharpshooting former Hawkeye — went viral.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
The residents cheer and taunt and follow from a safe distance.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2026
Then, this offseason, they committed another $309 million to bring in Tucker and top closer Edwin Díaz, almost as if to taunt their rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
One thing's for sure: "You Can't See Me" might be the taunt Cena gives Gunther, but the last fight will be seen and remembered by many.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025
The following day, Bryce cornered Drake in the hallway to taunt him.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
Benn spoke instead about giving supporters "value for money" and refused to be drawn into many of his rival's taunts.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Shakur’s rapping is casually virtuosic, suave even as he tosses off boasts, taunts and threats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Her dreams propelled Jackson toward college — as did a need to avenge the childhood taunts that echoed in his head.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
“Melania” taunts the viewer and takes glee in the assumption that they can’t do anything about it.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2026
The men on the walls shouted taunts after them, though they were already too far off to hear.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
"Sandro, what's the score?" the away fans taunted in the closing stages as the substituted Italian looked on.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
After being taunted for bringing her toys, Bonnie is embarrassed but determined to get in with the cool group, leaving her toys outside to be returned to the wrong address by a stranger.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
The woman alleged that Jackson repeatedly refused to delete the video and then taunted her with it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
The few protesters taunted the agents, who mostly amused themselves.
From Slate ● May 29, 2026
“Why don’t you go with him,” taunted the stringy woman.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
Riley didn’t catch his player taunting the Oregon sideline as the Ducks watched their teammate lay prone at the USC 12-yard line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
"So, I think for fans, 'Don't bite the hand that feeds you'. If people keep taunting him and don't want him to win, he might end up just walking away and not bothering anymore."
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Earlier in the week, Carney criticized taunting of Canada by U.S. officials, and said it was not constructive toward resolving outstanding trade issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Never mind their dozens of targeted social media posts and years of taunting.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
“Miss the bus, Hazy?” he said, his voice taunting.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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