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taunt

[tawnt, tahnt] / tɔnt, tɑnt /




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Madalon refused to see the old hardware as a taunt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The residents cheer and taunt and follow from a safe distance.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

It’s a mean taunt that comes from a sibling, unaware that civilization is crumpling around him.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025

"Where is my new car, Land Rover," the hackers - who are thought to be teens - posted to taunt the company.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

The taunt, the beginning of the old cat-and-mouse game.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier




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