flogged

Example Sentences

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At that time, women were largely confined to their homes, television and music were banned, and suspected criminals were flogged, maimed or executed in public.

From Seattle Times

Women are told they can’t leave their homes without a male guardian; some have been flogged in the streets; some have been killed.

From Washington Post

Usually, the coins are breathlessly flogged for their imminent moonward trajectory.

From New York Times

Women have been also forced to stay in abusive marriages and flogged for defying Sharia because they were wearing trousers.

From Salon

In these videos, Ms Carlson's followers appealed for donations, flogged New Age merchandise, and doted on their leader.

From BBC