lash out

Example Sentences

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Some bots have lashed out at perceived enemies when they face obstacles.

From The Wall Street Journal

At a briefing two days later, he lashed out at journalists for reporting on the deaths of American troops.

From Salon

“Something wrong, Cadet Fitz?” he asked, his voice lashing out like lightning.

From Literature

Benjamin Samat, a French influencer living in Dubai, took to Instagram to lash out at "those who on social media are rejoicing that the French are going through this".

From Barron's

Here are the terms they lashed out at, and why they find them so offensive.

From The Wall Street Journal