banshee

Example Sentences

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When he heard the news he says he “wailed like a banshee for 20 minutes”.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024

At the same time, he continues to throw himself a great pity party, wraps himself in his solipsistic view of victimhood, wailing like a banshee and gnashing his teeth in anger.

From Salon • May 30, 2024

At times sweet naif, at times screaming banshee, she seems not quite human, like the strange half-duck/half-dog creature that follows her around the scientist’s house.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

Your banshee will be ready to take off Thursday on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S and PC.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Standing next to him, George Pocock threw back his head and howled like a banshee.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown