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

After a quick start he went up another gear as India turned to a bouncer ploy and the Surrey man flogged Prasidh Krishna for 23 in one over.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

He flogged England for six sixes - the third bringing up his first ODI century in 77 balls and the sixth sealing the highest successful chase in a global 50-over tournament.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

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

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2024

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

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman