croak

Example Sentences

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I manage to croak out a thanks and take my order from Glen.

From Literature

I was as starved for the sight of a human face as for the food and tried in a hoarse croak to start a conversation.

From Literature

He tried to say yes, but it came out as a croak.

From Literature

When he finally spoke, his voice croaked with misery.

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“Rowdy,” I said, in a croaking voice, “don’t jump on that monkey. I don’t think he means to harm us. I think he’s bluffing, or at least I hope he is.”

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