harass
verb (used with object)
to disturb or bother persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; pester.
had been harassing
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past perfect progressiveof harass.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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During interrogation, Singhania denied the allegation that she had been harassing Subhash for money, Times of India quoted the police as saying.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2024
On Feb. 15, a couple living across from Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito's home called Fairfax County police to complain that his wife, Martha-Ann Alito, had been harassing them.
From Salon ● May 29, 2024
A witness, Summy Ullah, told the Daily News the young men had been harassing Sibley’s group because their behavior offended them.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
In his response to the temporary order, D'Elia said the woman, Caroline Schmitz, had been harassing him online since 2019.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2023
The authorities had been harassing Winnie in the belief that she would know whether or not I was back.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
