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

Again and again the swords met, until Will wanted to cover his ears against the strange anguished keening of their clash.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin