whoops

Example Sentences

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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

The theatrics seemed to work, as a membership sometimes mocked for its mild-mannered approach got to its collective feet and filled the air with whoops of approval and the flutter of hundreds of mini flags.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

While there were certainly whoops of joy when Mark Joseph Stern and Dahlia Lithwick reunited in this week’s Plus members-only episode, there was not much else to celebrate.

From Slate • Sep. 6, 2025

Johnny gave his first shrill blast on his whistle, and he heard whistles and cries seemingly in all directions, Indian war whoops, and ‘Boston Harbor a teapot tonight!’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes