flogged

Example Sentences

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Scores of bare-chested flagellants with covered faces walked barefoot through the dusty streets of Pampanga province's San Fernando as they flogged their backs with bamboo whips in scorching heat.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Ben Stokes, England's best seamer, flogged himself with the old ball then gave the second new ball to Potts and Brydon Carse – England's worst seamers.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

As well as Cox, who brutally flogged anything short over the leg side, opener Will Jacks also hit three sixes in a 27-ball 45.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

Two contrasting centuries, a tired India attack flogged to all parts.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

The Sicilian flogged his mind to find an answer, but he found only failure.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman