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whimper

[hwim-per, wim-] / ˈʰwɪm pər, ˈwɪm- /


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We’ll all find out together if that’s a bang or a whimper.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

After the club's promotion to the Premier League in 2024, following 22 years away, the team was relegated, ending the season with a whimper, having secured just 22 points.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

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 can hear his whimper through the phone, soft, wispy, begging to be hidden.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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