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The Pompano stood high in the fleet of U.S. submarines that were harrying the enemy's supply line, wrecking his shipping.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr. Willkie observed that when Congressional committees were harrying him and his fellow businessmen, he had kept mum lest he be accused of self-interest.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is supposed that the hoard was buried when sea-robbers were harrying the coast, and that he who hid it did not live to come back.

From Nooks and Corners of Cornwall by Scott, C. A. Dawson

Sir Robert Umfraville met and checked another company that were harrying Coquetdale.

From Northumberland Yesterday and To-day by Terry, Jean F. (Jean Finlay)

The French were harrying Flanders, and were threatening to invade Holland.

From Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections by Rosebery, Archibald Phillip Primrose