variants or bastinade

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Noun
  • Rena Frye, their mother, rushed to the defense of her sons; the police pinned her to a patrol vehicle, and the officers took a baton to Marquette.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
  • Some officers on the ground in recent days have worn basic uniforms, which include a handgun and a baton.
    Bora Erden, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • The interiors were inspired by its serene setting in the Serengeti and showcase African art, a neutral color palette, and natural textures, such as linen, clay, grass, and cane.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025
  • Black spot spores can overwinter on rose canes and leaves.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
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“Bastinado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bastinado. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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