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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 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

Pax rolled Runt over gently, listening for any whimper of pain, and heard only purrs of delight.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker