whistling

Example Sentences

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But if it's a simple tic, like whistling, then she says ignoring it is "the best thing" for her.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

At the same time, they create a high pitched sound by whistling inside the larynx.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

“I heard someone whistling the show’s theme song, and it wasn’t a child — it was an adult sweeping the street,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

"The wind is whistling and there are sounds of things falling. The electricity went out about an hour ago, and we cannot see anything."

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

He took a deep, whistling breath, then wiped his muzzle.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia