hazing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hazing
Example Sentences
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Under HB 1002, called the Sam Martinez Stop Hazing Law, the penalties for hazing would increase from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2023
"Hazing is … teaching an animal how to have fear of humans to save its life," he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2015
Hazing, as defined by the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management, “is a process where you disturb the animal's sense of security to such an extent that it decides to move on.”
From Golf Digest • Oct. 16, 2013
Heroism and Hazing in a Firehouse The blazes aren’t very convincing, and neither are the intrasquad dramas in “Chicago Fire,” Dick Wolf’s latest attempt to branch out from his “Law & Order” base.
From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2012
"Hazing cattle means to sort of work 'em along easy like—drive 'em where you want to go," explained Bud.
From The Boy Ranchers or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X by Baker, Willard F.
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