lashed

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In response, the president defended the fund and lashed out at its critics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Meanwhile, Alito angrily lashed out when Jackson critiqued these shadow-docket decisions, like the one earlier this month in which the court exempted its typical procedural rule to make sure Callais went into effect immediately.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Anwar Gargash, a diplomatic adviser to the Emirates’ ruler, lashed out this week at the Gulf Cooperation Council, saying the position of the group representing the Arabian Peninsula’s monarchies “is the weakest in history.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The first lady also lashed out at Kimmel in a rare statement, calling on US broadcaster ABC to "take a stand" against the late-night host over his comments.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The goddess lashed her whip—a thin streak of stars like diamond barbs—and the horses reared back.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan