rustle

Example Sentences

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The woods were strange; although there were the calls of dozens of birds, nothing rustled or moved at ground level.

From Literature

The branch I’m gripping for balance rustles and creaks.

From Literature

The rustle of moving leaves and branches overhead.

From Literature

A shriek broke the dawn on the savannah, followed by more screeches and the rustle of branches: The wild Fongoli chimps were bidding each other good morning in the dry, scraggly Sahel.

From Barron's

Her dark blue skirts rustled as she walked, and her movements were quick.

From Literature