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lashing

[lash-ing] / ˈlæʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
thrashing
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He is increasingly lashing out for fear that voters will ditch him.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

"So for instance, the frustration of Pen Y Fan doesn't have to come out of something lashing out against over-tourism," he said.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

San José Mayor Matt Mahan started off the debate by lashing out at both Republicans and Democrats.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

Bursting forward with intent, Murillo held off two challenges before lashing a superb low strike past Ederson into the far corner from 25 yards.

From Barron's Feb. 19, 2026

He had already seen the tail of Percy’s brigade lashing around Doctor Warren’s house.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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