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

The Blue Jays threatened with two outs in the sixth when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. belted a double to left field.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

Now he spent most of his days reminiscing on his porch and tending to an absence belted into a wheel-chair.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez