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hoarse

[hawrs, hohrs] / hɔrs, hoʊrs /


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Several supporters in Dakar, their voices still hoarse and weary, told AFP they were disappointed by such threats.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

The graduates were hoarse and flights were canceled, but nobody seemed to mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

She updated her followers in a later post by saying she was "a bit hoarse, but all is good".

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

His voice is hoarse, and Day is worried he’s sick.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

But Ms. W.’s voice was deteriorating at an alarming speed, because now she could only speak in a hoarse whisper, and everybody had to stop with their “please”ing just to hear her.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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