- present participle of whimper.
whimpering
Example Sentences
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While receiving the two doses, "she could be heard crying, whimpering, and breathing loudly throughout the procedure", her lawyers said.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
“I think if the dog came out alive, one of them has to be alive as well,” Fajardo said, as Yogi sat next to her whimpering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
The host stresses to a whimpering Jenn that in that scene she showed America "what a strong and powerful woman is."
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2024
In the middle of the night, Franklin started whimpering.
From Slate ● May 2, 2024
They started separating themselves out, some still whimpering and wiping tears away.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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