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

“It would be surprising if they said, “Oh, yeah, you’re right, whoops.’

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

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

There were cheers and whistles, foot-stamping and Wild West whoops.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan