whine

Example Sentences

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He was nearing the top of the slope with Goose at his heels when she stopped short and gave an anxious whine.

From Literature

“Yep. And Berrycloth giggles like a schoolgirl. It’s fine by me. At least he’s stopped whining about his car being demolished or his hat going missing.”

From Literature

I swear I can almost hear the high-pitched whine of the machines from where I’m standing.

From Literature

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick accused Carney of “an arrogant kind of thought,” and likened the prime minister’s speech to whining and complaining.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We need to get in a pool, like Dodger,” Hildi whined.

From Literature