keening

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Only a handful of authentic keening songs were recorded from traditional singers, which Róis referenced on the record.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

Shift to Sport mode and the engine will hold at a high, keening rpm, trying to charge the battery faster than the driver can drain it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025

When I set out to write this, I admit, I meant it to be as rueful as Earl’s keening deathbed monologue about “the goddamn regret.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

The tone of his voice is high, a keening sound.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

The Squallers lifted their arms, and the wind wailed a high, keening cry.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo