gravelly

Example Sentences

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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

Mr. Van Horn’s handsome bass-baritone made for a sympathetic Giorgio; Mr. Ruciński’s gravelly baritone brought out Riccardo’s macho arrogance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

She dropped into her gravelly Cookie Monster growl for the answer: “Brown food tastes good.”

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2025

“It just felt kismet,” he says with a gravelly lilt.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

Jody dog-trotted home, slopping through the gravelly mud of the road.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck