ear-piercing
Example Sentences
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A certain portion of the fanbase do romanticise the ear-piercing sound of the engines from the 1990s and early 2000s.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2025
It could also be called a song cycle that employs ear-piercing rock and, for respite, a welcoming string quartet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2024
“We basically decided to have fun this time,” said Kim, whose stern expressions, owl-eyed glasses and ear-piercing shouts to her teammates on the ice made her a fan favorite during the Pyeongchang Games.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 11, 2022
And is “the sound of fear,” to quote from the script, really an ear-piercing scream?
From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2019
The swarm enveloped the body of the plague god in an opaque cloud, its buzzing reaching an ear-piercing whine.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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