trumpet of doom
Example Sentences
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If this last sound did not rouse her, I think the trumpet of doom will scarcely reach her soul.”
From The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance by Martineau, Harriet
The sleeping lion is not dangerous; but let him be wounded and his roar shall ring as the trumpet of doom in the ears of his enemies.
From The Nation Behind Prison Bars by Herr, George L. (George Lewis)
He, like Joan, was listening, as if for a trumpet of doom.
From The Border Legion by Grey, Zane
The crisis of 1847 did not break out without much foreshadowing to prudent men, but to the Rev. Josiah Codling it came like the trumpet of doom.
From The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant by Wilson, Alexander Johnstone
Rain beat in Kenny's ears like a trumpet of doom.
From Kenny by Nuyttens, Joseph Pierre
