as in whip
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
a horseman who believes that floggers should be used sparingly
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Hoyer was elected as majority leader under former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2022, serving as minority whip when Republicans controlled the House.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Before his election as leader, Meyer served as the House Democratic whip.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The main selling point here is the slingback strap that can be worn tucked up on the vamp or adjusted down to secure your heel in place.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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This single-strap leather tote is a tad more practical for everyday use but still fits into the slouchy, hobo trends that are carrying over into 2026.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Flogger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flogger. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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