Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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To them, the years have whistled past with the screaming velocity of a Josh Allen spiral.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2023
Thousands of supporters wear his shirt – more than wear anyone else’s – but still some have whistled him and the Bayern game was not a one-off.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 19, 2017
Gabi might as well have whistled and looked the other way.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 22, 2016
He hurt his left shoulder tackling safety Patrick Chung on a fumble return officials should have whistled dead as an incomplete pass to Titans receiver Nate Washington, who also was hurt on the play.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 9, 2012
Then you might have whistled for any provision for your boys; no man would agree to give up such a slice of his wife's fortune as this.
From A Crooked Path A Novel by Mrs. Alexander
