lashing

Example Sentences

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San José Mayor Matt Mahan started off the debate by lashing out at both Republicans and Democrats.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

England midfielder Bellingham stood open mouthed when Valverde scored his brilliant third, lifting the ball over City defender Marc Guehi before lashing a volley past keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Rather than lashing out, Obama addressed the controversy in his trademark measured tone, framing the episode as part of a broader moral decline in American public life.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Bruno Fernandes picked out Dorgu and he took a touch before lashing into the top corner from 20 yards.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Look to the lashing on the knife and see if it has been cut.

From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway