whistle for
Example Sentences
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“It was basically a dog whistle for the city or vice to shut down what you’re doing.”
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
No wonder Arteta joined his players on the pitch after the final whistle for a raucous celebration in front of the jubilant Arsenal fans.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
Brahim Diaz's Panenka penalty was saved by Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, and referee Jean-Jacques Ndala then immediately blew the whistle for full-time.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
You can get a shockingly loud emergency whistle for just a few dollars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
“But I’ll take your word for it. Maybe you could whistle for some of those bats to follow us on our trip. You think Sairy and Dallas have bats where they are?”
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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