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Typhoon Bavi knocked out power to thousands in Okinawa and lashed northern Taiwan as it bore down on storm-battered China, where it is expected to make landfall early Sunday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
A moment to remember for Ermin Mahmic as he lashed a volley into the Switzerland net after a corner was only punched out to the edge of the box.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
In response, the president defended the fund and lashed out at its critics.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
Meanwhile, Alito angrily lashed out when Jackson critiqued these shadow-docket decisions, like the one earlier this month in which the court exempted its typical procedural rule to make sure Callais went into effect immediately.
From Slate ● May 19, 2026
Rain lashed down at her whilst Feral stood back safe and smug.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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