whoops

Example Sentences

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After each one emerged from the water, there were whoops and songs of joy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

The result was greeted by whoops and cheers, with Polanski promising in his victory speech to "work every single day to grow this party" and paying tribute to his defeated rivals.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

The whoops were especially loud for editorial cartoons featuring Sanders and for screen grabs of headlines from across the country as his national profile rose.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

And he donned a shiny red helmet to the whoops and cheers of a pack of football players and fans.

From New York Times • May 31, 2024

Helen Jean squealed and laughed because Leroy’s driving threw them hard against each other; Harley had his arms around her neck, bellowing out war whoops and laughs.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko