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were trolling
  • past progressive of troll.

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On some level, it seems they were trolling Stephen Miller, who by conventional standards does not exactly exude sexual magnetism.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2025

In early January, he missed more than 10 shots in four consecutive games, and the arena speakers in Sacramento were trolling him by playing Foreigner’s “Cold as Ice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2022

Graham told Sasse that he didn't think Democrats on the committee were "trolling for soundbites."

From Fox News • Jun. 4, 2020

The editorial staffers were trolling the Internet in search of articles that are “optimistic and curious,” Deitchman said.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 21, 2019

At that moment, John Masters and Tomás were trolling separate parts of Saint Petersburg.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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