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lashing

[lash-ing] / ˈlæʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
thrashing
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The updated production by director Emma Griffin leaned into the story’s “Succession” undercurrents, with the not-quite-toothless old lion lashing out at those he sees as eager to supplant him.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Pounding surf lashing the swanky California enclave of Malibu on Tuesday opened up a giant sinkhole on the driveway of a house reportedly belonging to US actor Nicolas Cage.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

So it’s unsurprising that race is a sore spot for JD Vance, and that he’s lashing out about El-Sayed’s pointed comments.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

Another ex-leader Doug Beattie quit the UUP in May, lashing out at Burrows' leadership.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Davos could hear the rain lashing at the walls, and a steady dripping where the roof had sprung a leak.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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