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

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

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

I don't think they need to be flogged and analyse things to death.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2024

Then again, the last two times England have been flogged for more than 500, they have been victorious.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

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

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman