hum

Example Sentences

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Once they’re in our grip, we hum on pleasant nervous energy all weekend, watching the sky turn lilac at dusk, eating Taiwanese takeout from around the corner, wondering when things will return to normal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"I need a life like a bird," said Thilothama, 34, who uses only one name, her voice steady amid the hum of drums and devotional songs.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

At the same time, I sensed a low hum of defeatism across campus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The heat in this dish should register as warmth and pepper — a steady hum — not a dare.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Even though the cockpit’s vacant, the hum of the shuttle’s engine vibrates under my feet.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera