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
Did they whet your whistle for the book?
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025
Bayern loudly complained at the end after a goal by Matthijs de Ligt didn’t count because the referee blew the whistle for offside without letting the play be completed.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024
Klopp apologised to Liverpool’s fans, many of whom left before the final whistle, for the bitter taste left by his final Merseyside derby.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2024
The bell captain blew his whistle for us to get a move on.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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