screech

Example Sentences

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But as most of the conference schools appeared close to approving the deal, pushback by the University of Michigan instead brought it to a screeching halt.

From The Wall Street Journal

The extraordinary scene with the medium in “Rashomon” stems directly from Noh, with the voice of the dead nobleman distorted into a screeching, growling outburst.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sounds of roaring engines, screeching tyres and cracking exhaust pipes are often heard tearing through streets surrounding the Croydon Road Tesco store, as car lovers meet there to show off their wheels.

From BBC

A draw at Falkirk saw fans once again screeching for his sacking, a pretty much constant and venomous refrain in recent times.

From BBC

Nail guns tat-tat-tat and chain saws screech on almost every block.

From Los Angeles Times