whining
Example Sentences
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Instead of lunging forward to protect us, J.W. backed into the weeds, growling and whining.
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He watched Wolf pad over and lie down beside Renn with his muzzle between his paws, gazing at the pouch on her lap, and whining softly.
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There weren’t three feet between her and the lead dog, who was still whining.
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Then it settled down and blew with a high whining sound.
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He started whimpering and whining and fidgeting on the spring seat.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.