Example Sentences

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But London’s pirate radio stations were where Pow! was whipping up a frenzy, even before it was released on iTunes.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

When action picked up again a little more than 16 hours later, the cover was gone and the wind was whipping.

From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2023

He drew the notice of Patricia Field, the stylist and costume designer, and before long was whipping up pieces for Gwen Stefani, Sarah Jessica Parker and Foxy Brown.

From New York Times • May 12, 2022

The wind was whipping a thin veil of mist off the peaks.

From Washington Post • Jan. 14, 2022

The water was getting rougher, and the salt spray was whipping at my cheeks and stinging my eyes.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen