whistle for
Example Sentences
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No wonder Arteta joined his players on the pitch after the final whistle for a raucous celebration in front of the jubilant Arsenal fans.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
Brahim Diaz's Panenka penalty was saved by Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, and referee Jean-Jacques Ndala then immediately blew the whistle for full-time.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
But the goal didn’t count because the referee blew the whistle for the offside without letting the play be completed.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024
You can get a shockingly loud emergency whistle for just a few dollars.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023
I have a really good whistle for a kid.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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