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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He once locked the Liberal Democrat chief whip in his office, in a bid to prevent him from being lobbied by rival campaigners.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Spencer was elected a Conservative MP in July 2024 and the party removed the whip in 2025 after he was charged with the offences, which means he now sits an Independent MP.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
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
Marlena faces them, carrying a long whip in each hand.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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