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ear-piercing

[eer-peer-sing] / ˈɪərˌpɪər sɪŋ /








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And he’s not referring to the ear-piercing, 130-decibel sound coming from his Red Bull Racing 20 car.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2024

The only construction activity was a truck that dumped loads of crushed rock, making an ear-piercing screech.

From New York Times • May 31, 2023

There were ear-piercing screams when she took to the field and a standing ovation when she left.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2023

“We basically decided to have fun this time,” said Kim, whose stern expressions, owl-eyed glasses and ear-piercing shouts to her teammates on the ice made her a fan favorite during the Pyeongchang Games.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2022

Then came an ear-piercing scream, like a thousand unoiled door hinges all swinging at the same time.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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