Example Sentences

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While politicians and citizens alike have howled about the unfairness of loss, they accepted these losses.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2020

Even Pruitt’s own advisers were dubious about the proposal, which they thought was the kind of thing he would have howled about if done under another administration.

From Washington Post • Jun. 16, 2018

So far, it’s still not much more than a tacky gag pitched at the same 9-year-olds who would have howled when Max farted in the bathtub in the first act.

From Slate • May 22, 2018

For years, Nebraskans have howled about property taxes.

From Washington Times • Feb. 13, 2017

She would have howled in the street had it not been so crowded with passersby.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson