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gravelly

[grav-uh-lee] / ˈgræv ə li /






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Booth posted a video of himself on James's social media accounts, speaking in a deep gravelly voice and wrapped in a large poncho.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

“Well, look, that’s my whole thing,” Steyer responded in his low, gravelly voice.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

While my vocal cords spasm apart, his spasm together; while my voice gets soft and whispery, his voice is tight and gravelly.

From Slate Apr. 18, 2026

Instead, in his gravelly voice, Greenspan said, “This is the first time in history that a reporter has ever apologized to the Federal Reserve.”

From Barron's Feb. 27, 2026

He was on a gravelly welt of raised river bed.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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