Etymology
Origin of lambaste
Example Sentences
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The use of a likeness of Botticelli’s masterpiece has been lambasted by art historians as well, who say it vastly diminishes the beauty and mystery of the 15th century original.
From Washington Times
His also lambasted the state for trying to pin blame on a paralegal, writing “the buck stops with counsel.”
From Seattle Times
Something has shifted, though: When city officials presented their encampment-clearing highlights to the City Council, no council members lambasted them for doing inhumane sweeps.
From Seattle Times
Even as Tatarsky cheered the invasion, he was frequently scathing about Russia’s defense ministry, lambasting members of the military leadership and their “soft” approach to the war.
From Washington Post
Many readers contacted The Fact Checker after Jean-Pierre, at the White House lectern, lambasted an expansion of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, popularly known among critics as the “don’t say gay” law.
From Washington Post
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