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hounding

/hɔːndɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does hounding mean?

verb

to pursue or follow persistently, often in a harassing or annoying manner; to investigate or search thoroughly.

Example

"The police were hounding the suspect for weeks, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses."

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