sound
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The soul-dance classic ushered in an era of a more dynamic, symphonic disco sound and earned the New England band national renown.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
If your friend’s mother has signed legal documents, she must have been of sound mind at the time and done so without undue influence.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
To stop aiming for old-fashioned stereotypes of what a pop star should look and sound like, and instead lean into your own artistic instincts and true character.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
A crack in a tank containing a toxic chemical may not sound like a cause for hope, but Elias Picazo, an assistant professor of chemistry at USC, said it might be the best-case scenario.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The knock came again—more frantically this time—the sound of a sharp beak drumming on the door.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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Vocabulary lists containing sound
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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