whimper

Example Sentences

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Eliot might have predicted, not with a bang but a whimper.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

In Mr. Loznitsa’s vision, the waiting room is one place ideals go to die, or at least whimper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

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

The predominant sentiment at tops is exhaustion, which is why bull markets typically end in a whimper rather than a bang.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

Franz continued to follow her and whimper, but Hyacinth avoided him.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser