rasp
Example Sentences
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“To give you an idea of the intensity, my first week that I actually had off, where it was just Margaret working, I got shingles,” Moore says, almost proudly, in her familiar deep rasp.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2024
She matched Winehouse’s signature jazzy tone, but doesn’t have the low register rasp that made Winehouse’s voice unique.
From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024
His lyrics, set to a heart-stirring rasp of a voice, told about the homeless and the working poor.
From Reuters • Aug. 9, 2023
It was the band's first time at the festival since 1999, over which time Sharleen Spiteri's voice had developed a subtle rasp that added a welcome touch of grit to their soft-focus rock ballads.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2023
“Help!” he shouted, his voice a hoarse rasp.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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