whistle for
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“It was basically a dog whistle for the city or vice to shut down what you’re doing.”
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
No wonder Arteta joined his players on the pitch after the final whistle for a raucous celebration in front of the jubilant Arsenal fans.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
Did they whet your whistle for the book?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure and Liverpool's Curtis Jones were sent off after the final whistle for second yellow cards.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2025
When Grampa was done in one part of the field, he’d whistle for me, and we’d drive to the next section.
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
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