squawk
Example Sentences
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Their squawking carried through Deadwood, across the busy road, and into the forest beyond, causing scampering critters and lumbering mammals to rise to their hind legs.
From Literature
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Who can blame the infant, even one so tender and mild, for squawking during his circumcision?
The jay gave a squawk and flew away.
From Literature
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When Roman blurts out that Logan’s gone, handing Shiv the phone, her tearful squawk is heartrending.
From Salon
Across the river on a sand bar, a big blue crane let out a loud squawk.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.