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
The decibel level rose from mere ear-splitting to near ear-drum-busting.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2024
“Given Chief Thomas’ mishandling of keeping our community safe and ear-splitting calls for him to step aside, this had to happen,” said one source, who was not authorized to speak publicly.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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
And in one ear-splitting moment, the molasses tank had exploded apart.
From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis
