whispered

Example Sentences

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The woman sitting next to me leaned over and whispered, “Boom!”

From Slate • May 4, 2026

She speaks to people who still remember the shock and fear that swept the town, and the whispered doubts that the police had arrested the wrong man.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The album’s penultimate track, “Actress,” is another eight-minute-plus epic, and its movement between whispered folk and thick, dissonant orchestrations is joyful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"Their internal operation said kids are worth $270 lifetime value," she whispered, her throat tightening.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“Don’t be afraid,” I whispered, trying not to let him feel my hands shake.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff