belted

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In that crafted scene he lifted his chin and belted a longing Caribbean ballad, “Jamaica Farewell.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

At the 2024 Oscars, Ryan Gosling, reprising his role as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s 2023 movie “Barbie,” donned a bedazzled pink suit and belted the ballad “I’m Just Ken.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Ellie Saab's runway featured slinky trenches that were tightly belted and Givenchy's designs appeared lighter in colour with bold black buttons and buckles.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

Celtic fans belted out O'Neill's name during the closing stages in Rotterdam, paying tribute to one of their favourite sons.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

I held on to his arm, which was belted securely around me, feeling safe because Dad was in charge and it was his hand that pulled the sun up each morning and down at night.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson