chanted

Example Sentences

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The class then chanted the next word on the screen in front of them: “Peo-ple!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

He said, however, he was impressed by a giant "Viking row" performed by Norwegian fans in the Manhattan intersection, where thousands simultaneously chanted "Row!" while pulling imaginary oars.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

“One percent, one percent!” the team chanted as they danced in circles in the locker room—referring to their miniscule chances of surviving this far.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

When the first bus arrived to evacuate some of them on Sunday, the crowds chanted in Zulu "Siyahamba", meaning "We're leaving".

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

I watched him without making a sound as he chanted something vile and wicked, something that made my heart flinch in my chest.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall