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“I think if the dog came out alive, one of them has to be alive as well,” Fajardo said, as Yogi sat next to her whimpering.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

She was crying quietly while we talked, one of those whimpering meltdowns that kids have without actually screaming.

From Slate Nov. 5, 2025

"I am one of the whimpering hounds it seems - it's either Jonathan or Alan I would say," said Sir Stephen earlier in the day.

From BBC Oct. 23, 2025

The host stresses to a whimpering Jenn that in that scene she showed America "what a strong and powerful woman is."

From Salon Sep. 4, 2024

After two tries, he was up in the wagon, among the oats, whimpering with joy and confusion and looking everywhere for his tail.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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