creak

Example Sentences

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Tom has reached an age when he can no longer get around the house without an accompaniment of creaks and groans and thuds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even the sounds of wind, the creaking of ships and a passing cow play a part.

From Los Angeles Times

Mood improved slightly in December, though remains at a weak level as consumers fret over inflation and a creaking labor market, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another factor that contributes to the network creaking in places is a legacy of underinvestment.

From BBC

The other camp points to a creaking jobs market and declining wage growth as a reason to be comfortable in cutting rates this week.

From The Wall Street Journal