yelped

Example Sentences

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“Flippin’ champs?!” all-world quarterback Fernando Mendoza yelped, eyes wide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

He yelped at the microphone as though it was about to attack him, then he lilted, eyes closed, like a crooner.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2023

Rex and the other dogs barked, yelped and whined during the ceremony, more eager to play for each other than get their badges as they tugged at their handlers’ leashes.

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2023

Henry, a first-time nominee, stood at his table, raised an arm in the air and yelped when his name was called.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2023

This sent the rest of the animals into a panic—the chimps screeched, the cats roared, and the zebras yelped.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen