whistling

Example Sentences

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“Investors have been whistling by the inflation graveyard and ignoring signals from the Treasury curve, as we’ve broken above 4.5% and on a trajectory to go even higher,” he added.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

But if it's a simple tic, like whistling, then she says ignoring it is "the best thing" for her.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

At the same time, they create a high pitched sound by whistling inside the larynx.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

After some scattered cheering, the sound of whistling cut through the stadium music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The landscape became blurred and again Sophie had to duck down out of the whistling gale to save her head from being blown off her shoulders.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl