whimper
Example Sentences
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Manias often peak on good news, though, and they generally go out with a bang, not a whimper.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
After losing to England in their opening Super 8s game, Sri Lanka depart with a whimper while New Zealand remain in contention to reach a fifth T20 World Cup semi-final.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
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 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
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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