humming

Example Sentences

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He recalled "the humming of the tanker" against the lashing wind and rain and then the "heart-breaking" sight of "thick, treacle-like oil" on the sea.

From BBC

Hometown names stepped up to defend the burg by posting photos of clean streets, manicured parks and humming community events.

From Los Angeles Times

I miss the happy, carefree version of Dad who was always humming jazz music and reciting French sayings.

From Literature

The scene ends with Lindo breaking into a guttural humming and drumming, expressing pain that transcends words.

From Los Angeles Times

That humming and quivering broke away the last little pieces of my rock-hard heart that I didn’t even know were still there, and tears came out of my eyes, but I wasn’t crying.

From Literature