trolling

Example Sentences

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The constant trolling for attention and approval is exhausting.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

His trolling, however, may well draw the attention of President Trump, who was clearly the intended audience for this obscene Supreme Court audition.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

The job of heading up Australia's eSafety Commission has put her squarely on the frontlines of internet battles - over fake news, censorship, trolling and children's safety.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

"When official diplomatic channels adopt trolling tactics, they implicitly validate the information ecosystem's descent into provocation-based discourse," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Maybe this anon is actually just trolling me.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli