jangle

Example Sentences

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The “soothing” sound in this video, apparently, is the jangle of chains.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025

She recognized that there’s nothing more dramatic than human contradiction, the clash and jangle of self-image and public perception.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

There's credit in the bank and time on their side, but Clarke and his team will want their fate sealed as soon as possible before the nerves start to jangle.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2023

Even with 2 inches of rain that softened the course, the front that cleared out the clouds brought enough wind to jangle the nerves at every turn.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2022

Stepping away to widen the space between Uma and me, I concentrate on the rhythm of the music, the thump of feet, the jangle of silver, and the story the twelve of us are telling.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins