rasping

Example Sentences

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Vinicius, who excelled in Madrid's 6-1 Champions League rout of Monaco in midweek, also came close with a rasping effort that sailed across Luiz Junior's goal and wide.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

The 22-year-old took the second opportunity, with a rasping passing shot forcing a deciding set.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

After 20 deliveries – 19 from Rabada – Khawaja was squared up by a rasping ball which angled in at him on a fourth-stump line.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

What endures is the rasping byplay, the soaring exasperation, the tango of opposing temperaments finding fleeting common ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

He could hear his heart beating and rasping a little in its beat.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck