juke

Example Sentences

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Sadly, his background vocal is mixed low and seems like an afterthought, but it’s an affecting song nonetheless, conjuring images of truck stops and roadside juke joints.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The Oscars stage transformed into a juke joint Sunday, blending music of the past and the present during the 98th Academy Awards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Sammie, an emerging blues singer, penned the piece as a confession to his pastor father and his performance was powerful enough to set the roof a juke joint on fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

They appeared on panels moderated by celebrity boosters such as Austin Butler and Denzel Washington, and mingled at a Los Angeles supper club that got turned into the juke joint from the movie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Be prepared to cut left and cut right, stutter and juke, stagger and jerk.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds