Example Sentences

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Some of Morogoro’s urban farmers are harrying local authorities to invest in irrigation schemes, which would boost overall productivity.

From Economist • Jul. 21, 2016

The Muntefik Arabs, not content with worrying the Turks, are harrying the territories of Sheikh Murbarak of Koweit.

From The Great Illusion A Study of the Relation of Military Power to National Advantage by Angell, Norman

I'll send him to Africa to chase the desert nomads who are harrying the borders of Numidia and Mauretania.

From The Unwilling Vestal by White, Edward Lucas

Look to the minced meat, Tibb," said Elspeth; "and turn the broach even, thou good-for-nothing Simmie,—thy wits are harrying birds' nests, child.—Weel,

From The Monastery by Scott, Walter, Sir

"These troops are no doubt clothed in uniforms sent from France, but I fear there are rags and to spare in the south, where Greene and Lafayette are harrying Cornwallis—God help them!"

From The Reckoning by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)