Example Sentences

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His umbilical cord was still attached, and he was "whimpering."

From Fox News • Jan. 17, 2022

“He died like a dog, he died like a coward, he was whimpering, screaming and crying,” Trump said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2019

“Mommy and Daddy, it’s too dark!” he was whimpering, distressed that his night light had switched off.

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2012

Although Dickman grabbed the leg and unstuck her daughter's foot, by the time they reached the ground, the girl was whimpering and could not walk.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2012

Akira was whimpering in his sleep, like he did sometimes.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata