lash out
Example Sentences
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These setbacks will likely prompt Mr. Putin to lash out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
"All dogs can be dangerous if they're not brought up correctly, if not raised the right way, if in pain they can lash out, they can bite."
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
When powerful industries "lash out like this", Ahmed said, "it is the sound of a system under pressure."
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
People with the condition start to lash out at loved ones or lose interest in lifelong relationships.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2025
Her players might get frustrated and lash out during a game.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
