whoops

Example Sentences

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After each one emerged from the water, there were whoops and songs of joy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

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

And he donned a shiny red helmet to the whoops and cheers of a pack of football players and fans.

From New York Times • May 31, 2024

The announcement was hailed with a handful of whoops.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2024

Stick and I stood quiet, the children’s energetic whoops and giggles swirling around us.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon