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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

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

Then came an ear-piercing scream, like a thousand unoiled door hinges all swinging at the same time.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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