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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

“Like a deafening, ear-piercing noise, and after a while, you start to tolerate it. And then before you know it, just block it out.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

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

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2023

Sometimes they go into town for supplies, where the stark concrete landscapes and ear-piercing industrial noises assault their senses.

From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2018

But what she was about to say was cut off by an ear-piercing screech from downstairs.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd




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