whish
Example Sentences
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In an interview with TV channel Jovem Pan, the president said the federal government is studying a humanitarian visa for those who whish to come to the country.
From Reuters
“Lying in bed at night I hear the wind against the windows and that really freaks me out. I freeze up because it reminds of the whishing sound as the explosion came through our windows.”
From Washington Times
I let the room spin, and I close my eyes and feel my body whish and whirl and pound.
From Literature
The wind could be heard whishing in the brush on the ridge crests, but no breath of it penetrated down into the ranch-cup.
From Literature
Washington State Initiative 1639, whish is likely to appear on the November ballot, would require gun-purchase applications to include a similar warning about the risk of death.
From Seattle Times
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