sound
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Maltese journalists call this “the sound of democracy.”
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
It’s the big band sound that makes you smile and want to get up and dance with captivating lyrics that always leave you wanting more.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Whatever the sound, a sudden reversal of stocks’ furious rally of the past two months does seem to be sending signals, along with ones from credit, currencies, and commodities.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
His defence pushed back on "sensational" allegations against him, arguing that some claims "sound bizarre and secretive" because the nature of intelligence work "can be bizarre and secretive".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Without warning, we’re surrounded by the sound of breaking glass.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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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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