crescendo

Example Sentences

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That could mean investors are in for more pain ahead, as major selloffs typically reach their crescendo as the volatility gauge peaks.

From MarketWatch

We all stood there, bewildered at the terrifying crescendo of sound we were now hearing.

From Literature

In recent weeks, furious Havana residents have signaled their displeasure with the outages in nightly crescendos of clanging pots and pans.

From Los Angeles Times

In the last room, a crescendo of monumental full portraits, the atmosphere is symphonic.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The main difficulty is respecting the score's crescendo and keeping your energy and strength intact until the big leaps, when your legs start to burn," he said.

From Barron's