croak

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Finding the beauty in that hellish croak — something that Josh Groban was able to do in the last Broadway revival — can prove exceptionally difficult.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

She has an angelic voice, and Bob has this craggy kind of Blues man’s croak.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2024

“I’m so happy for you,” Luke manages to croak.

From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2023

“If I croak tomorrow, I can honestly say that I wouldn’t be any happier than I am here today,” Sandersen said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2023

Another cuffed her, and she began to croak out her chant once more.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang