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nounanimal-like sound

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At other times Noseda dispenses with language altogether, deploying guttural growls and yat-dat-dat-daaaaa’s until he gets what he’s after, which, in the case of the 40th, is propulsion.

GIANANDREA NOSEDA AND THE NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA REUNITE, AND IT’S A JOYFUL NOISEMICHAEL ANDOR BRODEURMARCH 11, 2021WASHINGTON POST

For true grit, the Unlimited Rubicon 392—at a pricey $60,000—boasts a stunning 470-hp V8 Hemi engine, muscular cladding and four tailpipes pumping out a heady exhaust growl.

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Again they heard the growl much nearer than before, and it became evident that the lion was intent on claiming hospitality.

HUNTING THE LIONSR.M. BALLANTYNE

So with a fearful growl, and a bark that might have frightened a lion, Bravo made a leap and a spring after poor little Downy.

THE NURSERY, JULY 1873, VOL. XIV. NO. 1VARIOUS

“But we ought to pony up the money for his support like good sports,” said Darry, continuing to growl.

THE CAMPFIRE GIRLS OF ROSELAWNMARGARET PENROSE

Lawrence made no answer, and with a curse and a growl the guerrillas turned away.

THE COURIER OF THE OZARKSBYRON A. DUNN

The bears growl in stupefaction and rage, and take deep breaths to begin again.

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI, VOLUME 158, APRIL 28, 1920VARIOUS

Pincher, who followed close at her heels, gave an ominous growl, and burst off into a fresh paroxysm of barking.