Example Sentences
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“Ow,” Ayden yelped, cartoons playing in the background.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
He yelped at the microphone as though it was about to attack him, then he lilted, eyes closed, like a crooner.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2023
Rex and the other dogs barked, yelped and whined during the ceremony, more eager to play for each other than get their badges as they tugged at their handlers’ leashes.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 13, 2023
Henry, a first-time nominee, stood at his table, raised an arm in the air and yelped when his name was called.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2023
The strange thing was that when Fufi got kicked she never yelped or cried.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
