flogging
Americannoun
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a beating, especially with a whip or scourge.
Punishments included public flogging, imprisonment, or death by stoning.
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aggressive promotion or advertising.
The writer is annoyed by the flogging and over-coverage of the World Cup, a sporting event he claims few Americans know or care much about.
Etymology
Origin of flogging
Example Sentences
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Voters seem content to let the young talent dangle, trusting that he’ll continue flogging himself to make more great pictures like this.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025
But opportunities like last week’s flogging of the new Porsche 911 Turbo S on Circuito Ascari are rare and require considerable schlepping.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
They managed a further 65 runs in the last 5.2 overs after the eighth wicket fell, with number 10 Gukadesh Motie, who later produced the stunning catch to dismiss Buttler, flogging 33 from 14 balls.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024
After witnessing a sailor’s flogging, Cândido led a revolt against regular whipping by officers in 1910.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2024
“See,” he said, “they come quickly; they are flogging the horses, and galloping as hard as they can.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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