ear-splitting
Example Sentences
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A fiery crack of red and gold explodes above a village in China's pyrotechnics hub of Liuyang, where residents are accustomed to ear-splitting fireworks tests year-round.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Fans remained standing throughout as an ear-splitting, pulsating roar for Tyson reverberated around the stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys NFL team.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024
This was a scrapfest of a game played in front of an ear-splitting crowd packed with Purdue fans who made their way up from Indiana.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024
The ear-splitting ovation he received during pregame introductions had Ford Field shaking.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2024
An ear-splitting crack -and they were overwhelmed by roaring whiteness.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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