ear-piercing
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As Stankiewicz attempted to utter another sentence, the train’s ear-piercing horn sounded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
“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
The Brood X cicadas have already begun to rise from their underground lairs, and people across 15 Northeastern states will soon have free tickets to swarms of ear-piercing performances.
From Washington Times ● May 5, 2021
David runs in a tight circle, flailing his arms, his mouth wide in another ear-piercing howl.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
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