whistling

Example Sentences

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“Orange County” is my particular favorite track; it feels light and upbeat with some whistling throughout — yet lyrically explores grief while also giving this feeling of hope in the darkness.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

“Investors have been whistling by the inflation graveyard and ignoring signals from the Treasury curve, as we’ve broken above 4.5% and on a trajectory to go even higher,” he added.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

He’s on a mission to check what he sees as the final box of an award-winning career: whistling the national anthem at an NFL game.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

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

We sped past the Publix shopping plaza, the wind whistling in my ears, and bounced over the train tracks.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas