Example Sentences

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On the contrary, it reads like they are baiting her into denying the request.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2023

"They are baiting the horses at the inn," she said.

From My Lady's Money by Collins, Wilkie

"Oh, yes," said he, "they are baiting a bull down yonder."

From The Adventures of Harry Revel by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

When amidst the pains of hell Us our sins are baiting; Whither shall we flee away Where relief is waiting?

From Rampolli by MacDonald, George