teasing

Example Sentences

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On Friday, the president confirmed that he wouldn’t make it, after teasing Thursday that he just had a bit too much going on.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

CBS and Colbert are keeping the guest roster a secret, with the network only teasing that it will run longer than the standard hour.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

But now we’ve finally reached the big, beautiful offseason the Lakers have been teasing for months.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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

I shot him a sour look, though I knew from the warmth in his voice that he was only teasing.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros