Example Sentences

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The woman alleged that Jackson repeatedly refused to delete the video and then taunted her with it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The few protesters taunted the agents, who mostly amused themselves.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The Lancers were particularly excited because Champlin taunted them after saving Wednesday’s 4-1 win, leading to shoving and pushing after the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

They have operated within a context of fairly constant challenge—surrounded, pushed, jeered and taunted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Hadn’t Verin died just after he taunted her in front of Nehemia?

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas