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  • present participle of wail.
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wailing

[wey-ling] / ˈweɪ lɪŋ /


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This week, with air raid warnings wailing in the distance, Kyiv held a funeral for two sisters.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The wailing sound you just heard was a Cleveland Browns fan screaming Why do I do this to myself?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

His team is languishing until Sonny gets behind the wheel and Robert Plant starts wailing and John Bonham begins bashing.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

"He was heard wailing and was warned about his behaviour," Mr Mably KC said.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

Snatching a mug of ale from John Dark, Jennet brought it to the wailing woman.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman




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