Example Sentences

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“Do you think you’re a hero who can change the world?” he asks tauntingly.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2024

This also fueled a heated personal squabble with Chris Christie, in an early manifestation of the candidates’ deep contempt for this fast-talking newcomer—who, tauntingly, brought up the Christie-Obama “hug” that followed Superstorm Sandy.

From Slate • Aug. 25, 2023

Then the 40-foot try rollicked by the cup on the right, almost waving tauntingly until it stopped eight feet beyond.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2023

Onstage, Lane tauntingly said: “I’m going to do all the jokes Harvey Weinstein wanted me to cut.”

From New York Times • Jul. 10, 2022

Major Sanderson smiled tauntingly and wrote “Dunbar” on his pad.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller