squeak

Example Sentences

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At daybreak on a recent morning, travelers heading to Havana had suitcases full of survival goods at Miami International Airport, where the squeak of plastic-wrapping machines for baggage echoed throughout the terminal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

They gave up 22 more goals than they scored, worst among playoff teams, and needed points in 11 of their last 13 games just to squeak into the postseason as the final wild-card team.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

A wild possum joined stuffed furry friends in an Australian airport gift shop this week, surprising travellers in an adorable case of hide and squeak.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

I don’t expect to live until 2099, but I may squeak out seven to 10 years more.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

I don’t expect to hear any barking, since Ziggy’s pretty quiet, but maybe I’ll hear the jingling of his collar, or the squeak of a toy in his mouth.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks