trolling

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Other analysts say the AI messaging could seek to rally his support base and campaign through trolling.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The problem, cybersecurity researchers say, is that your trolling may be giving the scammer exactly what they want.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

A couple of spicy words on social media mean nothing, especially from people who spend their days online, trolling for attention.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran’s pugnacious parliament speaker, continued his now-daily trolling of the Trump administration, posting a picture depicting the smoking wreckage of what appeared to be two planes and two helicopters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Lawrence’s trolling for government funds took place against the backdrop of a fierce battle in Washington over legislation to bring atomic energy under civilian control.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik