hound
noun
one of any of several breeds of dogs trained to pursue game either by sight or by scent, especially one with a long face and large drooping ears.
have hounded
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present perfectof hound.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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And he found himself contemplating the same existential questions that have hounded him since he was a child.
From Washington Post ● May 2, 2023
It was the first time since he took office in June that Marcos Jr. has addressed some of the controversial issues that have hounded him and his family.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
Durst’s past willingness to talk about the suspicions and accusations that have hounded him for decades has been, at times, both a liability and an asset for him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2021
Ms. Clifford and her lawyer, Michael Avenatti, have hounded Mr. Cohen since May, taunting him on social media and predicting his indictment.
From New York Times ● Aug. 21, 2018
You have hounded us until we are but few, Wananda the Faithless, but you will never conquer us.
From Valley of the Croen by Lee Tarbell
