lashed

Example Sentences

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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

That’s what happened in late 1999 and early 2000 with internet stocks and in 2021 with bitcoin, when proponents lashed out at skeptics—right before prices collapsed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Tallinn's temperature is usually about 21C in July, but the city can be lashed with heavy rain.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Over the top went one of the last remaining sails, lashed down and secured with more rocks.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong