Example Sentences

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He doubted that rank-and-file Russians soldiers are ready for a more aggressive fight, citing videos in which civilians have taunted them and stopped their vehicles without being killed.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2022

Two protesters with megaphones have taunted and yelled at the Laundrie family from outside the home for the past few days from morning to evening.

From Fox News • Sep. 29, 2021

He should not have taunted his opponents, to say nothing of his hosts, but he truly can’t help himself.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2019

Beltre could have taunted right back after launching his home run.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2018

It was not the fault of the childish girls that he liked them; and he should not have taunted them, whatever else they might have been.

From Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 1 by Dante Alighieri