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And a fire survivor sitting nearby, his voice raspy, says he finds it all "terrifying" because "every story is the same."

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026

Biden had a raspy voice, which his team said was because he was ill, and a moment where he seemed to lose his train of thought.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

Sitting outside, she tells the camera in a raspy voice, “To whoever has her or knows where she is, it’s never too late.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026

As the night wound down in Hollywood, partygoers lingered, sweaty and smiling, voices raspy from singing with friends and strangers who felt like friends.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2026

“You’re awake, darling,” said a woman in a raspy voice.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Thomas was recovering from laryngitis while recording the soundtrack version and his vocals are raspier than for the track released on its own.

From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2021

In the film, Day, swathed in opulent Prada gowns, sings song after song, which required transforming her shot-silk voice into Holiday’s raspier one.

From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2021

His voice was lower and raspier than when he had left the White House—you can hear the difference in the video—and his lethargy worried some aides.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2020

Her voice is raspier than it used to be, which is probably why she rapped more than she sang.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2018

"Man, I was gone. My bad," he said, his raspy voice even raspier, like he had just woke up.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds

I needed to leave, he told me in the raspiest voice I’d ever heard.

From Slate ● Apr. 5, 2023

I spun the dials and finally concentrated on one announcer—you know who I mean—with the raspiest, most grating voice this side of a vixen file.

From Cue for Quiet by Sherred, Thomas L.