whimpered

Example Sentences

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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

Given that Cleveland whimpered to a 3-8 finish and the Milwaukee Bucks would have been Brooklyn’s first-round opponent if they hadn’t lost Sunday, the Nets should be thanking their lucky stars.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2022

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

From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2019

I see myself leaning over the stainless-steel sink in the back room, scrubbing a large Labrador retriever with flea shampoo and plucking fat ticks from her skin, while she shook and whimpered a little.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King