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
Aiden Markram flogged 86 in 55 balls with England failing to make a breakthrough until he was spectacularly caught by Smith with the winning line only 11 runs away.
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025
Jamie Overton flogged 19 from seven balls to give the Spirit an outside chance but he was run out trying to keep the strike with three balls to go.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 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
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