croaky

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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

Listening to her outburst, you heard the mood music of an angry farewell, a croaky swan song.

From The Guardian • Mar. 21, 2019

But Alastair Campbell, Tony Blair's former aide and a public speaker, insisted that her pre-speech prep was "shocking" - claiming that doctors could "sort" a croaky voice for an hour.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2017

“Hey, open up!” demanded a croaky female voice.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen