squeak

Example Sentences

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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

Despite his size, he dunks so rarely that when he actually does manage to squeak the ball over the rim, the Denver bench goes absolutely bonkers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

He is buoyant and thinks that in a tight tussle with Reform UK, he can squeak a win.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

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

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

“Oh, this is good,” Autumn says in a raspy, scraping voice that sounds like the squeak of a cheap chair against a floor.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer