sound
Example Sentences
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When The Cure tried the same thing to close down Sunday, the sound was cut earlier.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
He said in a statement that he was "more than a performer; he was the custodian of a uniquely South African sound that travelled across the world and united people through music".
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
In Debel, close to the Israeli border, inhabitants prepared to celebrate Easter Sunday despite the sound of bombardment around their village, now almost totally cut off from the world and dependent on aid deliveries.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
This might sound like a lot, but it can all be accomplished by getting a desk job.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The words race up my throat, begging to be heard, but I don’t dare let them out, because even though it’s the truth, I know I’ll sound ridiculous.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.