yelp

Example Sentences

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It was now a cold, silent night, broken only by snores, the occasional yelp of someone dreaming, and the hoot of a single owl.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

But for that moment we sang together, a collective yelp of determination to keep dancing.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2024

He also stopped his friend from a possible breakaway, though he let out a loud yelp of frustration when he missed a pass to a teammate that could have led to a goal.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

“I think I let out a yelp when I saw it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2023

He turned to Annabeth and stifled a yelp.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan