whining

Example Sentences

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Bridges, in particular, has found a new level, making Knicks fans forget all the whining they did about the draft pick-swallowing trade they made for him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

It wasn’t close to being close enough, and please, stop whining that the referees failed to call enough fouls on the aggressive Thunder.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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

Isn’t this a “First World problem,” a form of privileged whining or a self-indulgent bid for tea and sympathy?

From Salon • Sep. 20, 2025

“Quit your whining and carrying on. Ye all knew this was the most competitive specialty.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston