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whispers

  • plural
    of whisper.
    whisper
    verb (used without object)
    to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
  • present tense form
    of whisper (3rd person singular).
    whisper
    verb (used without object)
    to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.

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It also omits Lee and focuses primarily on James Dean’s Cal Trask, one of Cathy’s sons, leaving most of her story to secondhand whispers.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

There’s been no sign of a middle life panic, no whispers of a comeback, no social media meltdowns or slap fights with Jake Paul.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Her energy rises and falls alongside the mysterious mist, which has engulfed the city and brought whispers of a mysterious ancient entity lurking in its haze.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

Lisa-Kaindé is the bleeding heart who whispers divinity into her lyrics, and Naomi grounds them with the beating pulse of her percussion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

“This is good news,” Emma whispers to me while the rest of my family congratulates Andre on being a somewhat likable person.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller