wail

Example Sentences

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Ada, 36, is strolling on the beach, unfazed by the wail of air alert sirens mingling with the squawking of seagulls.

From BBC

Cries and wails are repeatedly heard throughout the videos as people mourn the loss of their loves ones.

From BBC

“I want it now!” wailed the young voice, putting up such a caterwauling, it was enough to make paint peel from the walls.

From Literature

As she spoke to her staff, Rock wailed silently on the baby monitor app on her phone.

From Los Angeles Times

Then it happened — somewhere between a cymbal crash and a guitar wail.

From Los Angeles Times