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banshee

[ban-shee, ban-shee] / ˈbæn ʃi, bænˈʃi /






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This sunrise view, captured from Banshee Peak a few years ago, “still rates as one of my favorites,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Best screenplay went to Martin McDonagh, for "The Banshee Of Inisherin", which he also directed.

From Reuters • Sep. 10, 2022

In my case, that meant hijacking various vehicles and getting back to my starting point in a Banshee, a small alien flying craft that was close to exploding.

From The Verge • Dec. 6, 2021

In a series of balloons - all named Banshee - she competed in long-distance races just before the outbreak of World War One.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2020

Dylan and Elsie dare me to try Banshee I-Scream, which seems like plain old ice cream to me until the urge to shout my lungs out takes over after the third bite.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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