clacking

Example Sentences

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We saw an egret and a rabbit, and when I heard a clacking sound, Mike brightened.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

To be completely fair, if Perkins sought out to make a film that was brutal for brutality’s sake, I might not even be sitting here, clacking away on my keyboard.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2025

As the clacking electronic beats swept in and Lewis’ airy backing vocals signaled the crew was ready for liftoff, the crowd erupted in response.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2023

The din of clacking keyboards grew noticeably softer for a minute or two, as we all made an effort to gently swipe our keys subtly rather than banging them like we were auditioning for Stomp.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2023

His pentominoes were making a loud clacking sound.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett