croak

Example Sentences

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There’s a wicked irony in micromanaging your entire life on Earth only to croak and have your soul potentially jettisoned to some formless state of being, entirely unknown to mere mortals.

From Salon

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

From New York Times

“Some of my friends don’t know who they belong to,” he croaks.

From New York Times

“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

They thought she was joking when she croaked a response - but she told them it was her real voice.

From BBC