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Italy was caned by New Zealand 96-17 last week in Lyon but the Azzurri are usually thrashed by the All Blacks.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2023

Before drafting his design, Mr. Jouin visited the Richelieu and saw a mix of seating in various rooms, including rows of high-backed caned chairs.

From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2022

I ended up selling our beloved caned bentwood chairs because they just weren't comfortable to sit in for a long time.

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2022

In 1835, a deranged house painter tried to shoot two pistols at President Andrew Jackson outside the building; the guns misfired, and Jackson caned his assailant into submission.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2021

Sometimes, indeed, he appeared to be quite sensible of his absurd position, caned by his enemy, and ridiculed by his friends, in whose cause he was suffering.

From The Lieutenant and Commander Being Autobigraphical Sketches of His Own Career, from Fragments of Voyages and Travels by Hall, Basil