whistle

Example Sentences

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When the final whistle sounded following a final corner kick from the desperate Galaxy, some in the crowd of 22,447 booed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

What’s Rowe going to do, put on a whistle and call fouls?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Make a loud noise, such as yelling or blowing a whistle, and try to make yourself look bigger by waving your arms.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The returning Japanese stars in City's team - fresh from winning the Women's Asian Cup - were hailed one by one after full-time as the celebrations continued long after the final whistle had been blown.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Its lonely, hooting whistle pierced the air, until the children winced and pressed their hands over their ears.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood