hoarse
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“Get up, Father Pierre. Get up!” shouted one elderly woman as she stood in the pallbearers’ path, her screams turning her voice hoarse as she partially collapsed in the arms of a medic.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Several supporters in Dakar, their voices still hoarse and weary, told AFP they were disappointed by such threats.
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
Palme d’Or winners and catwalk icons gather in the private boxes while shirtless ultras sing themselves hoarse behind the goals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
A Labour source said: "I've heard of a stalking horse, but this guy is going to get hoarse from his endless stalking."
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
I stiffened at the sound of her hoarse whisper.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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