peep

Example Sentences

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But when the basement lights were off and the others were distracted, a four-year-old could hide on the stairs and peep over the railing to see all of “Titanic,” rated PG-13 by the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“On Sunday I am closed for business. You will not hear a peep from me.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025

Even a peep of news about a new flu pandemic is enough to set scientists clucking about eggs.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2024

A peep of the whistle from referee Don Robertson and away we go.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024

Not the meek peep of a wren chick.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate