flogging

Example Sentences

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But opportunities like last week’s flogging of the new Porsche 911 Turbo S on Circuito Ascari are rare and require considerable schlepping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

They managed a further 65 runs in the last 5.2 overs after the eighth wicket fell, with number 10 Gukadesh Motie, who later produced the stunning catch to dismiss Buttler, flogging 33 from 14 balls.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024

After witnessing a sailor’s flogging, Cândido led a revolt against regular whipping by officers in 1910.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2024

Rick Neuheisel was fired after a 50-0 flogging by USC in 2011.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2023

“See,” he said, “they come quickly; they are flogging the horses, and galloping as hard as they can.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker