whoop
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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
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
Blowing a kiss, she added, “Don’t forget to whoop it while you’re in Wisconsin. Have some cheese curds.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2024
The theater of Mountlake Terrace High School, the alma mater of Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone, rippled with excited whispers and the occasional whoop during Sunday night’s Oscar watch party.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024
“It’s not that I care a whoop what becomes of you, but for the dogs’ sakes I just want to tell you, you can help them a mighty lot by breaking out that sled.
From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
As lightning continued to flash on the horizon, the public address system came alive to say "Test 1, 2, 3," leading to whoops among the crowd, hoping it was a sign of an imminent reopening.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
There were shrieks of relief and whoops of disbelief, tears and fireworks and renditions of “Empire State of Mind” and “New York, New York.”
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026
Iran had scored its first goal and amid whoops of joy, Parvin, 76, who declined to provide her last name, wiped tears from her cheeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
After each one emerged from the water, there were whoops and songs of joy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025
And suddenly, all across the ship, the sailors let out whoops of delight, their laughter filling the sails.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
When Verdugo appointed himself mayor, the audience whooped and clapped.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Audience members clapped and sang along to “Thriller” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” and whooped every time Michael — played with admittedly impressive accuracy by Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar — hit a spin or kick.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026
When she entered the room, they leaped to their feet, whooped, cheered and waved napkins in the air.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2025
Norris whooped with delight over the team radio as he was told the title was won, and said: "Next year's going to be my year, too."
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2024
Abbey whooped and Grandpa Bobby clapped and I pumped a fist in the air.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
Cases of whooping cough, polio, smallpox, rubella and diphtheria fell by 99-100% after vaccinations for each became standard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The flu and whooping cough vaccines are also recommended during pregnancy.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
Around the same time, the committee also met to review an exemption application related to water management at the Grayrocks Dam in Wyoming and its effects on endangered whooping cranes downstream in Nebraska.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2026
In the mornings, Christine eagerly awaits the brightly colored, highly vocal birds swooping into their garden, whooping their greetings before flying off into the junglelike foliage.
From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2026
She had taught me to read in order to help cure my whooping cough and asthma.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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