deafening
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The 24-hour operation runs at a constant roar as machines grind rock at deafening volumes, its tunnels stretching for hundreds of kilometres beneath Poland's surface.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
For a recurring exhibition that is often chided for its deafening, in-your-face messaging, this edition of the show is all but silent; for a show that’s known—almost famous—for generating controversy, this outing is entirely anodyne.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Inside the Principality, the noise was deafening, The head thudded, the ears split.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
In these circumstances, the deafening buzz of the everyday finally reduces to a faint, pleasant hum.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
There was a deafening screech, little bodies fell, and a ship spiraled out of sight, leaving a trail of smoke behind it.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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