whoop
Example Sentences
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Several years ago, on a cross-Atlantic literary festival where Shriver was an invited author, I observed a packed audience whoop and cheer Shriver’s mordant observations about everything wrong with the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
When told he was the first to fire up, Ochoa let out an enthusiastic whoop.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024
As the male lead entered the stage in a new production of “Romeo and Juliet” in London, a single, very loud whoop erupted from the orchestra level.
From New York Times • May 24, 2024
Young babies may make a distinctive "whoop" or have difficulty breathing after a bout of coughing.
From BBC • May 10, 2024
He gave a wild whoop and leapt down to the pale sand.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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