creaking
Example Sentences
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The first round was marred by logistical problems and a vote count that took weeks to complete, deepening distrust in Peru's creaking institutions.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
One is recognizably contemporary; one takes place amid the experimental haze of the 1970s; one witnesses the 20th century just creaking to life.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“At any given point, the pike was a symphony of spinning wheels, creaking cabs, clopping hooves, and droning livestock,” Mr. Crytzer writes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Last year United set out plans for a 100,000-seater stadium to replace their historic but creaking Old Trafford ground.
From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026
As we make our way across the river, the only sounds are the soft creaking of our oars and the gentle lapping of the water against the sides of the boat.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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