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
In an remarkable, ear-splitting atmosphere, Marchand achieved the rare feat of winning two golds in the same swimming session.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 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
The attacker was still shouting in that ear-splitting voice:“Lord Regent! To me, to me!”
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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