whim

Example Sentences

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We have horological tools to measure it and chronological methods to give it order, yet in other respects, time is entirely subject to human whim.

From Salon

It depends largely on the whims of traders who whip money in and out of the fund.

From The Wall Street Journal

Isolated from friends and family, Doe was “essentially at Mr. Glover’s whims” upon moving to Los Angeles, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

He intended on popping in to say goodbye to C.C., who had been very helpful, but instead, on a whim, he had one last rummage.

From Literature

This was my destiny—to spin gold at the whims of a greedy king for the rest of my life.

From Literature