Harry
verb
To persistently annoy or bother someone.
My little brother keeps harrying me with his constant questions.
Often appears as...
- harry someone with questions
- harry someone into submission
verb
To attack or raid repeatedly.
The village was harried by bands of marauders.
Often appears as...
- harry the enemy
- harry the defenses
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To persistently annoy or bother someone.
My little brother keeps harrying me with his constant questions.
Often appears as...
- harry someone with questions
- harry someone into submission
verb
To attack or raid repeatedly.
The village was harried by bands of marauders.
Often appears as...
- harry the enemy
- harry the defenses
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Nuance
Implies a nagging, irritating presence, often evoking frustration in the targeted person.
He'd harry me for attention, turning what was once endearing into something exhausting.
Pro Tip 2/3Persistence
Suggests a continuous or repeated action rather than a single, isolated event.
Even at the party, she found herself harried by work calls.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical bother, such as thoughts or feelings.
Worries about the future harried him day and night.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Nuance
Implies a nagging, irritating presence, often evoking frustration in the targeted person.
He'd harry me for attention, turning what was once endearing into something exhausting.
Pro Tip 2/3Persistence
Suggests a continuous or repeated action rather than a single, isolated event.
Even at the party, she found herself harried by work calls.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical bother, such as thoughts or feelings.
Worries about the future harried him day and night.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Nuance
Implies a nagging, irritating presence, often evoking frustration in the targeted person.
He'd harry me for attention, turning what was once endearing into something exhausting.
Pro Tip 2/3Persistence
Suggests a continuous or repeated action rather than a single, isolated event.
Even at the party, she found herself harried by work calls.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical bother, such as thoughts or feelings.
Worries about the future harried him day and night.
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To listen is to live PIPE...
said than done but I ask you to quiet that voice in your head that contradicts what the speakers have to say because they may open horizons so I think about Harry Terkel the MIT professor with a pioneer heralding the benefits of the internet who a year or two ago took the
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How to build a fictional...
Just like real life, fictional worlds operate consistently within a spectrum of physical and societal rules. That's what makes these intricate worlds believable, comprehensible, and worth exploring. In real life, the Law of Gravity holds seven book sets of "Harry Potter"
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The secrets of learning...
I realized that this is actually how I learn languages myself. When I was learning Spanish, I was bored with the text in the textbook. I mean, who wants to read about Jose asking about the directions to the train station. Right? I wanted to read "Harry Potter" instead,
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The mystery box PIPE JJ...
And, you know, my grandmother was the greatest. Because she'd be like, you know -- she'd get on the phone. She'd be like, "Harry, it's better than the drugs. She was fantastic. So I found myself getting this stuff, thanks to her assist, and suddenly, you know,
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How Arduino is...
a governmental project by one year. Or again, another project where, by analyzing the Twitter feed of a family, you can basically point where they are, like in the "Harry Potter" movie. So you can find out everything about this project on the website.
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The new political story...
It's the "Harry Potter" story. It's the "Lord of the Rings" story. It's the "Narnia" story. But it's also the story that has accompanied almost every political and religious transformation going back millennia. In fact, we could go as far as to say
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Mike Wallace remembers...
were told you are to be what the black hat the bad guy the black hat the the harry reasoner was the white hat he was going to be the sole anchor of 60 minutes from the beginning and somebody said you know something he's the heart
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3 tips to boost your...
and doing better in the face of challenges. Tip practice failure. Face it, you're going to fail sometimes. Everyone does. J.K. Rowling was rejected by twelve different publishers before one picked up "Harry Potter."
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A Scottish Fly Moves In...
oh up down head hook down head uh noddy not noddy and biggie desert queen of the desert leave in las vegas harry potter and the half blood prince yes how did you get that he's only seen one film it's not easy
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How tech companies...
to read the terms on an average phone. That is longer than a movie marathon of the "Harry Potter" movies and the "Godfather" movies combined. And reading is one thing. Understanding is another story.
Video examples
To listen is to live PIPE...
said than done but I ask you to quiet that voice in your head that contradicts what the speakers have to say because they may open horizons so I think about Harry Terkel the MIT professor with a pioneer heralding the benefits of the internet who a year or two ago took the
Video examples
How to build a fictional...
Just like real life, fictional worlds operate consistently within a spectrum of physical and societal rules. That's what makes these intricate worlds believable, comprehensible, and worth exploring. In real life, the Law of Gravity holds seven book sets of "Harry Potter"
Video examples
The secrets of learning...
I realized that this is actually how I learn languages myself. When I was learning Spanish, I was bored with the text in the textbook. I mean, who wants to read about Jose asking about the directions to the train station. Right? I wanted to read "Harry Potter" instead,
Video examples
The mystery box PIPE JJ...
And, you know, my grandmother was the greatest. Because she'd be like, you know -- she'd get on the phone. She'd be like, "Harry, it's better than the drugs. She was fantastic. So I found myself getting this stuff, thanks to her assist, and suddenly, you know,
Video examples
How Arduino is...
a governmental project by one year. Or again, another project where, by analyzing the Twitter feed of a family, you can basically point where they are, like in the "Harry Potter" movie. So you can find out everything about this project on the website.
Video examples
The new political story...
It's the "Harry Potter" story. It's the "Lord of the Rings" story. It's the "Narnia" story. But it's also the story that has accompanied almost every political and religious transformation going back millennia. In fact, we could go as far as to say
Video examples
Mike Wallace remembers...
were told you are to be what the black hat the bad guy the black hat the the harry reasoner was the white hat he was going to be the sole anchor of 60 minutes from the beginning and somebody said you know something he's the heart
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
and doing better in the face of challenges. Tip practice failure. Face it, you're going to fail sometimes. Everyone does. J.K. Rowling was rejected by twelve different publishers before one picked up "Harry Potter."
Video examples
A Scottish Fly Moves In...
oh up down head hook down head uh noddy not noddy and biggie desert queen of the desert leave in las vegas harry potter and the half blood prince yes how did you get that he's only seen one film it's not easy
Video examples
How tech companies...
to read the terms on an average phone. That is longer than a movie marathon of the "Harry Potter" movies and the "Godfather" movies combined. And reading is one thing. Understanding is another story.
Example 1 of 10
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Davinson Sanchez
Harry Kane shows every season his importance. You can't say anything else but the fact that he's such an important player, a captain, a leader and a player who is pushing all the time, pushing the team to get higher.
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Michael Ignatieff
Canadian Politician
Some of our finest leaders were not intellectuals at all, and I admire them enormously because they weren't. Harry Truman wasn't.
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J. K. Rowling
English Author
Harry Potter' gave me back self respect. Harry gave me a job to do that I loved more than anything else.
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Ryan Mason
Harry Kane is one of the most professional guys I've ever seen or come across in my life.
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Vincent Janssen
Dutch Athlete
Harry Kane? People can say what they want, but I'm not afraid of anybody.
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Son Heung-min
South Korean Athlete
Harry Kane is one of the best strikers in the world.
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Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
Harry Kane is a very complicated player to stop.
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Laurel Van Ness
Canadian Wrestler
Harry Potter' is my favorite movie of all time.
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Gareth Southgate
English Athlete
Harry Maguire's potential is huge.
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Ed Sheeran
English Musician
Harry Potter is awesome.
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Davinson Sanchez
Harry Kane shows every season his importance. You can't say anything else but the fact that he's such an important player, a captain, a leader and a player who is pushing all the time, pushing the team to get higher.
Quote examples
Michael Ignatieff
Canadian Politician
Some of our finest leaders were not intellectuals at all, and I admire them enormously because they weren't. Harry Truman wasn't.
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J. K. Rowling
English Author
Harry Potter' gave me back self respect. Harry gave me a job to do that I loved more than anything else.
Quote examples
Ryan Mason
Harry Kane is one of the most professional guys I've ever seen or come across in my life.
Quote examples
Vincent Janssen
Dutch Athlete
Harry Kane? People can say what they want, but I'm not afraid of anybody.
Quote examples
Son Heung-min
South Korean Athlete
Harry Kane is one of the best strikers in the world.
Quote examples
Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
Harry Kane is a very complicated player to stop.
Quote examples
Laurel Van Ness
Canadian Wrestler
Harry Potter' is my favorite movie of all time.
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Gareth Southgate
English Athlete
Harry Maguire's potential is huge.
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Ed Sheeran
English Musician
Harry Potter is awesome.
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