whined
Example Sentences
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The children jumped for joy after winning a game of cornhole; others fell and whined in defeat, but got up to play again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2026
After that experience, she whined about how the contest was rigged.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2025
"I’ve never done anything harmful," Musk whined, alleging he's the victim of a shadowy conspiracy of "larger forces at work."
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2025
To my adolescent annoyance, my mom often employed Yoda’s infamous, “Do. Or do not. There is no try,” when I whined about school or sports.
From Salon ● May 4, 2024
Runt whined and backed away toward the den again, and again Bristle stopped him.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
