bangs

Example Sentences

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"Woken by huge bangs and wailing siren," he texted.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

In another, protesters gather near a local mosque, when several loud bangs can be heard.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

"Yesterday morning, I could hear loud bangs, but I have not heard it since 12:00 pm yesterday," she said.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

Doug feverishly bangs out a script and Griff, who plans to star in the remake, calls it “a masterpiece,” though the demented glint in Mr. Black’s eyes assures us it’s anything but.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Her long brown hair is now cut short, up to her ears, and she’s got bangs, too, short little bangs that hit halfway on her forehead.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy