rasp

Example Sentences

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I must have drifted off despite the rasping noises around me, because Baby Joe was suddenly pulling at my hand.

From Literature

I listen to her rasping breath, the rattle deep in her chest.

From Literature

His voice was dry as sand, and rasping.

From Literature

“Their claim was self-defense, sir / Just don’t believe your eyes,” Springsteen sings with his familiar rasp.

From Los Angeles Times

His boots, his big parka, his rasping snow pants, they all dragged at him.

From Literature