hum

Example Sentences

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The wall hummed as I walked toward it, and a second later the door slid open with an efficient click.

From Literature

The group hums in agreement, offering dispatches from their own lives about thorny friendships.

From Los Angeles Times

He loved to talk about himself, although often there was a hum of worry within his words.

From Literature

Daisy came around the corner of the house on her crutch; humming a silly little tune.

From Literature

That night I jerked awake to a shrill hum.

From Literature