roar
Example Sentences
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“The Listeners” arrives with some of the appointments of a horror movie—and if one were subject to a constant roar like Claire’s, one might indeed scream.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
That began with the shocked roar that met Rush’s first number, 1977’s “Xanadu,” a chugging slab of custom-van-tested shag splendor, akin to kicking off a trick show with the most dangerous stunt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
It also features a built-in system that amplifies the sounds of the electric engine in a bid to mimic the roar of a traditional supercar.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Jin smiles broadly as he preaches on the joy of the Christian faith, only later to launch into a full-throated roar against perceived injustices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The manticore screamed, high and terrible, a cat’s screech more than a lion’s roar.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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