whistle
Example Sentences
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That meant the ball was live, and Charbonnet happened to nonchalantly pick up the ball in the end zone after the whistle was blown.
Even late in the first half, when Alabama had clawed back to 17-10, the Sooners had the ball with a chance to tack on points before the whistle.
The silence was broken only by the whistles of guards who control the movement of crowds and ensure tourists do not breach rules, such as the ban on drinking from the fountain.
From Barron's
No sooner had the referee blown the final whistle at Selhurst Park, Glasner's attention immediately switched to Saturday's Premier League match at Leeds United.
From BBC
Fun fact: In concert, she reproduces the lilting whistled interlude to perfection.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
