trolling

Example Sentences

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But it’s a campaign video in support of mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt that has taken trolling the opposition to new heights, or perhaps lows.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

Vine previously labelled Belfield "the Jimmy Savile of trolling" during his trial at Nottingham Crown Court.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

Each day Otto hired the Estrellita, a deep-sea-fishing craft, and the four friends went trolling along the coast.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote