whisper

Example Sentences

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Speaking in a strained whisper, the effect of a rare illness of the vocal cords, Page suggested that Hassabis’s company-building endeavors might be similarly pointless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Then warmth: a drop of vanilla, a whisper of cinnamon, a dusting of cardamom or ginger.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 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

Get through that unscathed and, whisper it quietly, Liverpool fans may well start to genuinely believe that they can do something beautiful indeed.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

I finally got hold of myself and said in a loud whisper, “A hundred dollars for one monkey! Suffering cornmeal Johnnie! Grandpa, that must be some monkey!”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls