whistle
Example Sentences
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When I told him, he smiled and gave a slight whistle.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026
The 54-year-old Pochettino is a benevolent Svengali with a whistle; Ted Lasso with an Argentine accent.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
“It was basically a dog whistle for the city or vice to shut down what you’re doing.”
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
Moments later, the final whistle sounded and Ronaldo delivered his statement to the cameras.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Still, I could already hear that train whistle calling, could already see those tracks pointing toward the white-capped mountains of Colorado.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing whistle
Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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