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

He’s on a mission to check what he sees as the final box of an award-winning career: whistling the national anthem at an NFL game.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

He found the green of the par-five 13th in two, but sent the eagle opportunity whistling past the hole and was forced to settle for a par with a three-putt.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

He does this every evening now, and he comes back rosy-cheeked and pleased with himself, whistling some old-guy tune.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti