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
Our flawed hero was out in 34, and is now illustrating the slightly easier nature of the back nine: birdies at 10, 13 and 14 have whistled him up to -4.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 18, 2021
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
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
Every now and then he glanced up the lane which seemed deserted by ordinary passengers, and if he had not been a clergyman would no doubt have whistled.
From Between the Dark and the Daylight by Richard Marsh
