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ear-piercing

[eer-peer-sing] / ˈɪərˌpɪər sɪŋ /








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Seldom have 58,000 people, uniformly this vocally delighted and expressive, produced such an ear-piercing sound.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2023

The only construction activity was a truck that dumped loads of crushed rock, making an ear-piercing screech.

From New York Times ● May 31, 2023

There were ear-piercing screams when she took to the field and a standing ovation when she left.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2023

But in true late-season wildness, SKC captain Johnny Russell cut through the ear-piercing noise and Seattle’s defense for the game-winner in the 79th minute.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2021

Not like a gym-class monster-dodgeball runner, like flying away from an ear-piercing wail that rings through the classroom and hallways, vibrating the entire school and every inch of Axel’s body.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers


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