in a whisper
Example Sentences
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The class read one passage three times, first in a chorus with McClellan’s voice ringing loudly, then in a whisper without her, and lastly, in a normal voice to their desk partners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
So she had her rehearsal in a whisper so that these guys didn’t have to hear speeches being made.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
Serra speaks in a whisper, because even from a distance of 200m you can cause stress to the animals in the 16 pens where most of the animals are kept.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2025
He coughed and spoke in a whisper, and sported the cannula in which he was receiving antibiotics intravenously.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
When she finally manages to, it comes out in a whisper.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
