din

Example Sentences

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Though they sometimes escalate into larger-scale military drills, these maneuvers, which once dominated news headlines, quieted to a din as they became routine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

In the more upmarket north of Tehran, many residents appeared to have left, with the meowing of cats and birdsong replacing the usual din of traffic jams.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Amid the debate’s dodging, weaving, yammering and spicy back-and-forth, there were a few moments when the candidates rose above the din.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Amid the din of global speculation over US military build-up in the Middle East, Israel's leaders have remained unusually silent.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Behind him Sam heard a hubbub of voices and a great din and slamming of doors.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien