flogging

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Flogging Molly was famously named in recognition of Molly Malone’s Irish Pub on Fairfax Avenue, where the members first came together and which supported the band in its infancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

"Buying nothing but good vibes. Flogging only sun and winter sunshine," he said at the time.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2022

A: People are always trying to create competition between us and other bands like Flogging Molly.

From Washington Times • Mar. 9, 2017

And though the Cars sounded tepid in new-wave revival mode, across the park Flogging Molly whipped up a Celtic punk frenzy with tin whistle, fiddle, accordion, mandolin and a whole lot of fiesty attitude.

From Chicago Tribune • Aug. 8, 2011

Flogging the pony, the cowman endeavored to head the boy off, but Alex reached the wire, and dove safely through.

From The Young Railroaders Tales of Adventure and Ingenuity by Coombs, Francis Lovell