Example Sentences

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He also simpered that he was “belied and stared at, as if I was a Rhinoceros,” escalating his bath of self-pity to exclamations that “I am in danger of being murdered without doors.”

From Slate • Aug. 9, 2016

He just simpered and whined ineffectually, then fell under the sway of the Faith Militant’s leader – whom he should be opposing.

From The Guardian • May 16, 2016

"At least this wee fella loves me," he simpered, nanoseconds before the cur sank its gnashers into the hand of the Souness-shunning sadsack.

From The Guardian • Nov. 14, 2012

Early this month Gracie simpered the news that her brother had disappeared.

From Time Magazine Archive

She simpered and swished and ordered Harry about.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly