whoops

Example Sentences

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"Whoops, excuse me. Pardon me, such a terrible mistake."

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

And these rapid, poorly planned firings have resulted in a bunch of mistakes: Some workers have been fired, only to be told, Whoops, you’re actually still employed!

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2025

He didn't say it in a jokey, "Whoops, I overshared today" way.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2023

Woods responded with one word above Mickelson’s tweet — "Whoops."

From Fox News • Mar. 2, 2022

Whoops and yells answered each other from various parts of the neighborhood.

From The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) by Irving, Washington