whimpered

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Babies with tubes in their noses whimpered quietly in their mothers' arms.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2024

“When it comes to the actual re-establishment of the business, Sound Transit provides next to nothing,” he said, as babies whimpered behind his office wall at naptime.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2023

All through 2020, as coronavirus case numbers soared and hopes plummeted, I watched and whimpered as one monumental Beethoven tribute after another crumbled.

From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2020

“We’re off to see the wizard,” Buckley cooed, as the baby whimpered.

From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2019

Fern whimpered at my every ministration, but Mattie didn’t say a word.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson