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

The craft beeped awake, arched its hawklike shoulders, and whined off into the valley.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2024

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

“Ahhhhh. I want to do that, Mom,” she whined.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings