anvil chorus
Example Sentences
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The riders settled for a chilly flatcar under a heaving truck, leaving Colton amid a terrifying anvil chorus of wheels, cars and couplings stressing and whining.
From Time Magazine Archive
Either way, the issues of the McDonald-Abel fight were certain to reverberate like an anvil chorus for a long time in steel uniondom and in the executive suites of the industry.
From Time Magazine Archive
The anvil chorus ceased abruptly when Persis opened the door of her brother's room.
From Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale by Smith, Harriet L.
Yes, they were ready in good time to play the anvil chorus on the heads of the lively gang of insulters.
From Cad Metti, The Female Detective Strategist Dudie Dunne Again in the Field by Halsey, Harlan Page
My heart was pounding until in my own ears it sounded like an anvil chorus.
From The Bacillus of Beauty A Romance of To-day by Stark, Harriet
