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whine

[hwahyn, wahyn] / ʰwaɪn, waɪn /




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Over the whine of buzzsaws and the steady whir of sanders, hundreds of Vietnamese workers in a factory outside Ho Chi Minh City hustle to fill orders for high-end furniture.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Comedian Jim Gaffigan has a funny bit poking fun at travelers who whine about jet lag after a trans-Atlantic flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Always a sour type who liked to whine that he had always been treated unfairly, he nurtured a long list of grievances against a long list of perceived enemies.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

Many players have ignored concerns about the perception they whine too much about officiating, arguing the inconsistency in calls is dangerous.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025

A whine of sirens echoed from far away.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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