tease
Example Sentences
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The Walt Disney Co. first teased that the Blue Heeler puppy and her younger sister Bingo would be coming to the Anaheim theme park in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times
She was withdrawn to a standing ovation in the second half and there were sarcastic cheers as the stadium announcer teased the player of the match.
From BBC
To tease out the underlying trend, the Fed has focused on core services prices excluding housing.
Before long, however, the two improbable friends have formed a siblinglike bond, sharing toys and teasing each other over who gets the most praise from Basma.
Zendaya memorably teased her engagement to the British actor at the 2025 Golden Globes, when she stepped out on the red carpet with a ring on that finger.
From Los Angeles Times
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