teasing

Example Sentences

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She said she’s overheard her son and his friends teasing each other about things like high cortisol and high testosterone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The comeback tour was the significant milestone fans had been waiting for since their dramatic split in 2009, after years of teasing a possible reunion.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The electric bike- and scooter-rental startup Lime has officially filed to go public, after years of teasing the move.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Tlaib loosened the room immediately, teasing her teenage niece, calling her “the future” while the girl shrank in embarrassment.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

“Maybe I should lay off teasing you about that,” she said.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro