whoops
Example Sentences
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As lightning continued to flash on the horizon, the public address system came alive to say "Test 1, 2, 3," leading to whoops among the crowd, hoping it was a sign of an imminent reopening.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
There were shrieks of relief and whoops of disbelief, tears and fireworks and renditions of “Empire State of Mind” and “New York, New York.”
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026
It’s just a vibe, a debate, a never-ending conversation amongst friends, and whoops, there go your ears, sorry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
The whoops across the field suggested that might’ve been what happened.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2026
And suddenly, all across the ship, the sailors let out whoops of delight, their laughter filling the sails.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
