whip

Example Sentences

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"I'm doing this to pray for the healing of my seven-month-old baby, who is suffering from pneumonia," John David, clutching a whip in one hand, told AFP at the beginning of the procession.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Asked about whether his lack of experience could have an impact on how he reacted to situations, he said some had not given him "a fair crack of the whip".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

It depends largely on the whims of traders who whip money in and out of the fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

However, let me whip out my beige trench coat and magnifying glass as I tell you: My investigation did uncover some interesting questions about the origins of this salmon.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The answer strikes me like a whip when the men finally settle on a price.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman