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Children in seersucker suits, church dresses and all manner of gender-neutral Easter best will squeal with glee.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2022

Leniency schemes are designed to be “trees that grow more and more branches” as edgy companies, fearful that rivals will squeal first, reveal hidden sins, says Ms Henry.

From Economist • Mar. 27, 2014

The group's members also voted overwhelmingly to maintain a long-standing policy that bars members from volunteering confidential client information to government agencies, making it even more unlikely that accountants will squeal on clients unless subpoenaed.

From Time Magazine Archive

Both of them admit that they will squeal for any jackpot from 50 cents up.

From Time Magazine Archive

I brace myself because when a bunch of girls is whispering that usually means someone will squeal or scream so I need to be prepared.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine