squawking

Example Sentences

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A raven in Colorado once lured two curious biologists deep into the woods with squawking alarm calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Massry runs from the front of the store to the back, walkie-talkie on his waist squawking as employees request help at the registers.

From Slate • Oct. 26, 2024

Dr Ben Beska, 33, from Newcastle, said he saw a group of magpies squawking in his garden on Saturday and went out to investigate when he spotted the fish lying in the grass.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2024

But only in the careful hands of scientists who don’t have Musk squawking “go faster!” over their shoulders.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2024

The next morning, Colin felt tired enough to sleep through the rooster's squawking until eight.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green