Example Sentences
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Her dreams propelled Jackson toward college — as did a need to avenge the childhood taunts that echoed in his head.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
Thomas Frank said the "boring Tottenham" taunts from his own club's fans were understandable after they were held to a dour 0-0 draw by Brentford on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
England fans also base taunts on his tearful news conference in 2018.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
Photographers captured the giant “burn book” she consulted through the hearing, which contained pages of reminders of these lame taunts.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2025
The entire three-story brick wall was bombed with graffiti, taunts from our rivals, the Blue Devils.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
