sound out
Example Sentences
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Several of her hits have vintage charm—they wouldn’t sound out of place in a honky-tonk in the 1980s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
In the Netherlands, the winning party leader appoints a "scout" to sound out the various parties and work out who is prepared to talk to whom.
From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025
Celtic might well make a call to sound out Postecoglou, but O'Neill will serve as a balm for the moment.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
“We’re in a massive musical, and Jon has the bravery to take sound out completely,” said cinematographer Alice Brooks of the scene.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024
He spoke so effortlessly, as if his mouth were a musical instrument that just let sound out when touched, when opened.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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