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
It's the cruel taunt thrown about by rival fans.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 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
"Never taunt a man save when he is stronger than you: then, as you please."
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
One of the most famous episodes in Homer’s poem finds Odysseus and his men facing the Cyclops Polyphemus in his cave, where their struggle becomes a battle of wits: lies, taunts, a drunken ruse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Melania” taunts the viewer and takes glee in the assumption that they can’t do anything about it.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2026
Thomas Frank said the "boring Tottenham" taunts from his own club's fans were understandable after they were held to a dour 0-0 draw by Brentford on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
Soon the revelation drew taunts from Elon Musk, who suggested his rival was a copycat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 23, 2025
The taunts from kids in my neighborhood continued, mainly focused on my short hair.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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 few protesters taunted the agents, who mostly amused themselves.
From Slate ● May 29, 2026
Lucia’s neighbor Steve Chessare lobbied him, telling the story of being taunted for the Millionaire name the year his basketball team won the state championship in 1974.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
The Lancers were particularly excited because Champlin taunted them after saving Wednesday’s 4-1 win, leading to shoving and pushing after the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2026
You will never reach home in time, taunted the voice of Gaea.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
The Wrigley faithful turned up the heat, taunting “Skuuuuubaaaaalll.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Never mind their dozens of targeted social media posts and years of taunting.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
Owner Tara Zaman said they targeted the shop several times, "taking things" and "taunting" and "tormenting" her staff.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Sean Duffy is even taunting Pete Buttigieg about it, in a bout of dreaded intra–transportation secretary violence.
From Slate ● May 5, 2026
No Korean father or mother, no taunting boys or girls, no teachers showing me how to say my American name.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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