trilled

Example Sentences

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Serene spa music, a blend of classical piano and loudly chirping birds, trilled in the background as the machine sloshed and gurgled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Galinda is perky, blonde, self-involved and universally adored, presumably from the moment she trilled into the world.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2024

Up on stage, Chelsea Parrott danced and trilled, having swapped her county role as a senior services specialist for her “Pirates” role as a singing maiden.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

In Mozambique, Yao honey-hunters do so with a trilled "Brr! ..." followed by a guttural " ... hmm!"

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2023

“Mother Ashton,” she trilled, spitting out a piece of bark and extending both arms upward, as if offering an embrace.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood