high-pitched

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Cast member Jeremy Culhane played Carlson as constantly confused, letting out high-pitched laughter in between rhetorical questions.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

This arrangement stiffens the chain of bones and allows it to transmit very high-pitched sounds more efficiently, a characteristic often seen in animals such as echolocating bats that can detect ultrasound.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

Instead, they have propellers, reach speeds of 110 miles per hour and emit high-pitched buzzing sounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Gemma and various neighbours reported hearing two high-pitched screams, with others detecting a car driving off at speed.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

“My knight will rescue me,” Jack heard the boy princess on the altar say in an unnaturally high-pitched voice.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley