croaky

Example Sentences

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Slate, Fleischer-Camp’s chief collaborator, brings a touch of poignancy to the smallest moments in her cracked, slightly croaky delivery, which fluctuates between heartwarming and heartbreaking.

From Washington Post • May 5, 2022

Djokovic, who sounded croaky when speaking after the match, explained he has been feeling unwell.

From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2019

Theresa May might be stocking up on cough remedies after battling through a croaky voice during her Conservative Party conference speech - but could the prime minister have done anything to fix her faltering voice?

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2017

He sounded croaky and crotchety, and I didn’t push him.

From The Guardian • Mar. 4, 2017

In its croaky voice it said the same thing over and over.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli