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ear-piercing

[eer-peer-sing] / ˈɪərˌpɪər sɪŋ /








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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

“Like a deafening, ear-piercing noise, and after a while, you start to tolerate it. And then before you know it, just block it out.”

From Seattle Times Nov. 20, 2023

There were ear-piercing screams when she took to the field and a standing ovation when she left.

From BBC Mar. 25, 2023

And is “the sound of fear,” to quote from the script, really an ear-piercing scream?

From New York Times Feb. 18, 2019

I also don’t remember whether Amy Tran has pierced ears or not, so it won’t be an ear-piercing memory.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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