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

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

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

According to the Los Angeles Times, the Cypress Park branch had recently installed a high-pitched noise machine in the parking lot, which laborers said was causing headaches and nausea.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

I was climbing higher and higher when I heard Newt’s high-pitched shriek.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth