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