whimper
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The strange legal saga that torpedoed Jeff Shell’s career at Paramount Skydance has ended with a whimper.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Manias often peak on good news, though, and they generally go out with a bang, not a whimper.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
A head-spinning session ended with more of a whimper than a bang on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
After losing to England in their opening Super 8s game, Sri Lanka depart with a whimper while New Zealand remain in contention to reach a fifth T20 World Cup semi-final.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
All I hear in response is a whimper coming from their bed.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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