whimper
Example Sentences
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Things end with a whimper, not a bang, T.S.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Detroit had to win both their remaining games to stand a chance of making the play-offs, but went out with an alarming whimper in a 23-10 defeat in Minnesota.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 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
She stood, cleared her throat to cover the little whimper she made whenever she got off the couch, and said, “I’ll let you visit with Jubilee while I go freshen up for dinner.”
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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