earsplitting
Example Sentences
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An earsplitting techno-accompanied dance party turns into a raid and a wild rebellion by the “queens”—likely a reference to the Stonewall uprising.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
The source of the earsplitting disruption was the Hard Summer music festival held at Hollywood Park, adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2024
Walker fondly recalls those glory seasons, when the Phillies made consecutive World Series trips in 2008 and 2009, and all the excitement, the earsplitting noise that made Citizens Bank Park the place to be.
From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2023
Their conversation is disturbed by an earsplitting steel pan rendition of 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.” that Samuel plays on repeat while he works on home renovations.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023
The band was whipping through its repertoire at the usual earsplitting volume.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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