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ear-piercing

[eer-peer-sing] / ˈɪərˌpɪər sɪŋ /








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It could also be called a song cycle that employs ear-piercing rock and, for respite, a welcoming string quartet.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 22, 2024

The only construction activity was a truck that dumped loads of crushed rock, making an ear-piercing screech.

From New York Times May 31, 2023

Hunter was met with ear-piercing screams as she emerged with nine-year-old niece Isabella holding her hand.

From BBC Mar. 25, 2023

“We basically decided to have fun this time,” said Kim, whose stern expressions, owl-eyed glasses and ear-piercing shouts to her teammates on the ice made her a fan favorite during the Pyeongchang Games.

From Seattle Times Feb. 11, 2022

Not like a gym-class monster-dodgeball runner, like flying away from an ear-piercing wail that rings through the classroom and hallways, vibrating the entire school and every inch of Axel’s body.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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