purr

Example Sentences

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The motor sprang to life with a grand purr, and Mike and Opoku cheered.

From Literature

It purred, a phlegmy rumble in its chest.

From Literature

Now, relatively speaking, we hear the sound of purring from that club.

From BBC

It has taken longer than hoped for United's fanbase to come to the same conclusion, but Mount's goal and overall performance at Wolves last week had them purring.

From BBC

Even when it purrs, it’s still a rattlesnake.

From Salon