bleat

Example Sentences

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Trombones bleat, a tuba bellows, drums are the heart.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

Rhapsodizing about condiments to a ship of starving workers, Ylfa may as well bleat, “Let them eat ketchup!”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

Despite clarinet squeaks and the occasional bleat of a rogue saxophone, almost every student was smiling.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2022

As Bryant scrupulously took notes on dance moves, and Davis practiced his bleat, some moments seemed sure to land differently, even though they were crafted years ago.

From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2021

We held his face and kissed him, told him that we loved him, and heard him for the last time bleat his love back to us.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat