whip in
Britishverb
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(intr) to perform the duties of a whipper-in to a pack of hounds
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(tr) to keep (members of a political party, etc) together
Example Sentences
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It’s not the quickest whip in the West, but it never feels slow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
"I'm doing this to pray for the healing of my seven-month-old baby, who is suffering from pneumonia," John David, clutching a whip in one hand, told AFP at the beginning of the procession.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
Durbin is also the Democratic whip in the Senate and serves as the ranking member of Senate Judiciary Committee.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
The party is undertaking an investigation and Lord Doyle's Labour whip in the House of Lords has been withdrawn while this is ongoing.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
“No lions,” he said when the man trotted over, whip in hand.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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