hoarse

Example Sentences

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Several supporters in Dakar, their voices still hoarse and weary, told AFP they were disappointed by such threats.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

The graduates were hoarse and flights were canceled, but nobody seemed to mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

“I still recorded the show with my very hoarse voice, but then put the AI voice over that, telling the audience from the very beginning, I’m sick,” Mandy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

A Labour source said: "I've heard of a stalking horse, but this guy is going to get hoarse from his endless stalking."

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

Shouts, far away, downstairs in Commons; doors slamming, a growing confusion, voices shouting down voices and then one hoarse voice, rising above the others: “Is he living?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt