yelp
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Frequently, the volunteers who get zapped yelp as they collapse limply down on a soft mat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
On 13 April, fans are being encouraged to "dress up, whoop, yelp and clap their way through this block-busting adventure".
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 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
The mongoose let out a small yelp of pain.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
This provoked yelps from technocrats who said it was impractical and superfluous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
Now, I get it, stuffed cabbage isn’t going to prompt yelps of excitement.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2024
That’s when Andy Warhol’s graphic paintings of 32 “Campbell’s Soup Cans” had their controversial public debut, erupting in dismissive yelps of “hoax!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
Teenagers let out delighted yelps as they slipped on the ice of a nearby skating rink.
From New York Times ● Feb. 5, 2023
He laughed backwards, exhaling in a raspy pant and then making long, wheezy, squeaky yelps while he inhaled.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
“Flippin’ champs?!” all-world quarterback Fernando Mendoza yelped, eyes wide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
The 24-year-old yelped in surprise and delight when her score was read in the kiss-and-cry area, putting Glenn on top of the leaderboard as Levito stepped onto the ice.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
He yelped at the microphone as though it was about to attack him, then he lilted, eyes closed, like a crooner.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2023
Rex and the other dogs barked, yelped and whined during the ceremony, more eager to play for each other than get their badges as they tugged at their handlers’ leashes.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 13, 2023
The coyote tried again to move, but yelped and gave up.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
As accustomed as we are to Tony Romo yelping over Jim Nantz at Arrowhead in late January, it may be time to start measuring the windows in a few new AFC cities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
Isabel knew there was a lamppost on her road so she braced herself then "smacked into it and jumped back" yelping in pain.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2023
However, the researchers also noted more signs of stress in the e-collar group, including yawning and, in some dogs, yelping.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2022
A yelping Joanie has jumped up and thudded against her guitar, trying to snuggle into her lap.
From New York Times ● Jul. 16, 2021
Willy, probably upset and scared about being in a new room, started yelping at the top of his lungs.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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