belted

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In that crafted scene he lifted his chin and belted a longing Caribbean ballad, “Jamaica Farewell.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

At the 2024 Oscars, Ryan Gosling, reprising his role as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s 2023 movie “Barbie,” donned a bedazzled pink suit and belted the ballad “I’m Just Ken.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Since the start of the millennium, Wales has already witnessed the loss of 11 species, with the European turtle dove and belted beauty moth becoming geographically extinct.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

The Blue Jays threatened with two outs in the sixth when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. belted a double to left field.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

When winter arrived, I pulled Mother’s dress in worry each time lightning belted the ballooning clouds, spilling rain on the fields.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat