banshee
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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
They heard the Stuka climb from its dive even as they heard the banshee wail of the next attack.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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