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had been visibly harassed by the demands of the presidency
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Recent Examples of harassed
The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Willis will have to outsmart a Vikings defense that has harassed its opponents enough to rank, as gauged by advanced stats, as the league’s best.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2024
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The very fact that Kohls was being harassed under the law demonstrates just one fatal problem with it.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Willis will have to outsmart a Vikings defense that has harassed its opponents enough to rank, as gauged by advanced stats, as the league’s best.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harassed
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This relationship and flexibility can be trade-offs for a borrower who is frustrated dealing with large legacy banking organizations.Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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That message had worn thin weeks ago with frustrated USC faithful, but Riley went back to it Saturday.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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But Israeli patience for a diplomatic solution appears to be exhausted.David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Insufficient sleep slows reaction times, drains energy, and makes daily tasks more challenging, leaving pregnant people exhausted and unable to function.Peter Weiss, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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Apparently, during the harried month that passed between the recusal of Candidate Biden and the mounting of Candidate Harris, the campaign underwent a large image overhaul.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2024
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Solo dining is traditionally seen as a last resort for harried travelers or lonely singles.Dax Dasilva, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Clinically proven to soothe and calm irritated skin in just ten seconds, this serum offers rapid relief from redness and discomfort.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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However, one of you is a night owl who stays up looking at their phone, while the other is a light sleeper who gets irritated at the blue light in their face.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Why some Democrats are annoyed: Some Democrats have expressed frustration over the Harris campaign’s messaging, especially on the economy.Cate Martel, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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Purnell plays Rhiannon Lewis, a bored, annoyed, average woman who struggles at work and in romance.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Though Spencer had proclaimed his innocence from the beginning, he was found guilty of aggravated robbery and sentenced to life in prison.Terry W., The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
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Yes, but: Robberies and aggravated assaults tripled in Boston in the first six months of the year, compared to the same period last year.Russell Contreras, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
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President Trump would perhaps be less bothered about Israel allowing Jewish settlers back into Gaza, as part of the Israeli government would like to do.New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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The script got several studios and streamers hot and bothered.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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There is no reliable and tested method that can say that a certain volcano will erupt on a certain day or at a certain time.Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
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Read on for our tested and expert-recommended picks of the best jeans for men.Maverick Li, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
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“Harassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harassed. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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