Example Sentences

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Some of his players will have to change in the corridor, Galthie whinged.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Certain visitors whined, whinged and wept, especially as they approached the exit.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Men made similar complaints about women, but whatever – I've known men who have whinged about women being "high maintenance" when they've tried to dust the TV while they're watching sport.

From The Guardian • May 25, 2013

During happier days in 2006 and 2007, corporate Britain whinged relentlessly about a skills shortage.

From The Guardian • Oct. 23, 2010

I whinged that it didn't smell of anything, but she pointed out I wasn't the one who had to hoover and unpick the needles from the carpet.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell