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lashed

[lasht] / læʃt /


ADJECTIVE
whipped
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At least 22 people were killed in China in May after heavy rains lashed its central and southern regions, with some places "hit by record-breaking rainfall", state media reported.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

A moment to remember for Ermin Mahmic as he lashed a volley into the Switzerland net after a corner was only punched out to the edge of the box.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

In response, the president defended the fund and lashed out at its critics.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

Meanwhile, Alito angrily lashed out when Jackson critiqued these shadow-docket decisions, like the one earlier this month in which the court exempted its typical procedural rule to make sure Callais went into effect immediately.

From Slate May 19, 2026

But even as it fell it swung its whip, and the thongs lashed and curled about the wizard’s knees, dragging him to the brink.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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