whisper
Example Sentences
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Watching Graham break into tears and whisper, “You really scared me,” is one of the most vulnerable moments I’ve witnessed in the last six months.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
This is where the dream ends for so many of my parents’ generation, who once came westward on the whisper of hope.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Preparations for this major event have started with a whisper, but China appears ready to put on a show for US President Donald Trump.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The nature of the disorder means I still hear my old voice, but it’s constantly dropping to a whisper against my will.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Mr. Hodge had handed off “feel the rock” duties to Gary right after Chip entered the cave, so they hadn’t had a chance to whisper to any of the other kids.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing whisper
"Charlotte's Web": Chapter One
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Vocabulary from poems about communication
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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