whimper

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

After losing to England in their opening Super 8s game, Sri Lanka depart with a whimper while New Zealand remain in contention to reach a fifth T20 World Cup semi-final.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 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

All I hear in response is a whimper coming from their bed.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden