hoarse

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

“I’m sorry, Clara,” he said at last, his voice hoarse.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny