lambaste
verb (used with object)
to beat or whip severely.
was lambasting
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past progressiveof lambaste.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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As recently as May 2016, the former Beatle was lambasting Wings on a BBC special.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2018
Within minutes, he also was lambasting the Iranians.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2018
In no time, he was lambasting those who dithered as gay men were dying.
From Washington Post
I supposed the old lady had been trying to impose too much work on Bridget, and, therefore, she had rebelled, and was lambasting her for the same.
From In the Pecos Country / Lieutenant R. H. Jayne by Edward Sylvester Ellis
