whimper

Example Sentences

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A head-spinning session ended with more of a whimper than a bang on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Sri Lanka needed an emphatic win to stay alive but instead exited with a whimper, limping to 107-8 chasing New Zealand's 168-7.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

But after so much time and anticipation, Friday's release landed with a whimper.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

But time heals all boring Main Events and fans were not ready to see Cena go out with a whimper in his final match.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

Cassiopeia started to whimper, and Beowulf turned pale.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood