whine

Example Sentences

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While I’m sure that I’m not alone in feeling this way, I know that my family and friends are sick of hearing me whine about it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Over the whine of buzzsaws and the steady whir of sanders, hundreds of Vietnamese workers in a factory outside Ho Chi Minh City hustle to fill orders for high-end furniture.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Always a sour type who liked to whine that he had always been treated unfairly, he nurtured a long list of grievances against a long list of perceived enemies.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

Many players have ignored concerns about the perception they whine too much about officiating, arguing the inconsistency in calls is dangerous.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025

Beside him, Wolf gave a high, soft whine.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver