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dogging

British  
/ ˈdɒɡɪŋ /

noun

  1. slang the practice of carrying out or watching sexual activities in semi-secluded locations such as parks or car parks, often arranged by e-mail or text messages

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The bottom line is that the questions dogging the private-asset industry are bigger than just what is going to happen to business software.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

“One of the core issues” dogging Microsoft investors, according to Morgan Stanley’s Keith Weiss, is that spending came in higher than expected while Azure has been growing “maybe” a bit slower than hoped.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Separate corruption investigations have targeted Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez and his younger brother David Sanchez, dogging his government for more than a year.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ has faced a difficult road to its opening next week, with external controversies dogging it at every step.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

She was trotting by the time she reached the castle bailey, with Tris dogging her heels, but even so she came too late.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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