twang

Example Sentences

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Wearing cowboy boots and a handlebar mustache, he had a Texas twang and a quiet, calm presence that disarmed suspects, eliciting confessions.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

A Midwestern twang is "a very feet on the ground, back in the heels of your boots type of accent", she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Breezy and soothing with a light twang, his singing style allowed for space, letting him take on the role of a storyteller.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

For those looking for a bit of a country twang in their New Year’s Eve programming, CBS is hosting the ultimate country music party to celebrate the holiday.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

We saw it fall, but the noise of the crowd was too great for us to hear the familiar twang of steel hitting rock and mountain earth.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam