whimper

Example Sentences

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Sri Lanka needed an emphatic win to stay alive but instead exited with a whimper, limping to 107-8 chasing New Zealand's 168-7.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

But after so much time and anticipation, Friday's release landed with a whimper.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

But time heals all boring Main Events and fans were not ready to see Cena go out with a whimper in his final match.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

The predominant sentiment at tops is exhaustion, which is why bull markets typically end in a whimper rather than a bang.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

I whimper, the yip escaping my jowls before I think better of it.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz