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
MSPs like Pam Duncan-Glancy, Colin Smyth, Foysol Choudhury and John Mason have had their party whip removed and won't return to Holyrood.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 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
“I’ve been hankering sweets something awful. My gran used to whip up cakes out of nothing. I figured I could do the same.”
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.