whip

Example Sentences

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"I'm doing this to pray for the healing of my seven-month-old baby, who is suffering from pneumonia," John David, clutching a whip in one hand, told AFP at the beginning of the procession.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Labour sources say there was a "pattern of behaviour" that led to the decision to withdraw the whip, which means he will sit in the House of Commons as an independent.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Cartoons and toys have long been used by governments to rally their people and whip up fear against enemies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

However, let me whip out my beige trench coat and magnifying glass as I tell you: My investigation did uncover some interesting questions about the origins of this salmon.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

If Rabia were here, she’d walk right up to them, hands on hips, long braid swishing like a whip from under her hijab, and tell them to knock it off.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan