rasping
Example Sentences
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Vinicius, who excelled in Madrid's Champions League 6-1 rout of Monaco in midweek, also came close with a rasping effort 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
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
City trailed 1-0 at halftime after Marcus Rashford’s rasping long-range strike in the eighth minute and a glaring miss from the prolific Haaland from barely two meters out.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2024
He began to say something, but his words broke into a rasping cough.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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