whine
Example Sentences
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People can whine all they want, but math doesn’t lie.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
In Northern Virginia, residents near data centers have complained of a constant high-pitched whine from cooling and backup equipment, serious enough to drive people indoors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“The Sheep Detectives” introduces this talent lightheartedly, with Lily suggesting they forget some minor unpleasantness, counting to three, and pausing as a high-pitched whine slices the air.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Their opponents always whine about that, and Reaves even stayed on the court after Thursday’s final buzzer to vent to the referees about that, but just … don’t.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
He would fidget around on the spring seat, whimper, and whine.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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