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

He cheerfully refused broadcast interviews because he knew how his rasping vocal chords could be interpreted.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

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

Abe Levver looked up from the far end of the conference table and smoothed his stubbled chin with a faint rasping sound.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov