thudding

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After a brief opening prelude, the second track, “Prophecy at 1420 MHz,” has an ominous guitar riff, thudding percussion and a pitched-down voice talking about God and run through what could be a Vocoder.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

In “1984,” Big Brother survives by wielding absolute power; freedom is flattened by the thudding steps of a goose-stepping soldier and by language that makes those steps seem necessary.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

But, equipped with a thudding backhand, Andreeva can redirect rallies at will, forcing opponents to go on the defensive, and has good anticipation of their next shot.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

The slugger narrowly missed a leadoff home run, sending a screaming line drive thudding off the wall in right-center.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2024

“But it was a sight we did not like, for the floes were thudding against our floeberg with increasing violence. Our temporary home was being swept away at an unpleasantly rapid rate.”

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong