sound
Example Sentences
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For Bennett, the emergence of modern country music in the early 2000s -- with a highly polished, more pop sound and repeated "melodic shapes" -- is key.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Drivers are advised to stay inside their vehicles at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder.
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
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
She didn’t push, and we drove home to the sound of the wipers wiping away the misty fog that was rolling along the ground.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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