whining
Example Sentences
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I wish Caitlin Clark would just stop whining and play.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
That said, my siblings and I got tired of the whining and agreed that she would only have to pay the lesser of $3 million or the appraised price of the house.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 19, 2026
Viorst, who scolds herself and peers for whining too much, says life is too short for hurt feelings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
He’s well-off but constantly whining about how much debt he’s drowning in.
From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025
The man spoke again to the wolves and the animals crowded around him, whining and wagging their tails.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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