Four Japanese torpedo boats launch an attack on the Suvorov. Despite burning steadily for several hours and now taking a torpedo to the stern, the ship still lashes out at its attackers with a few remaining guns. With no pressing need to continue the attack to closer range, the torpedo boats fall back, noting the position for a night attack if Suvorov survives that long.

The man lashed out at me when I asked if it was his own hair.

He [Sebastian Kurz] has lashed out at the justice system, accusing prosecutors of being politically motivated.

Lash out

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