rasping
Example Sentences
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Vinicius, who excelled in Madrid's Champions League 6-1 rout of Monaco in midweek, also came close with a rasping effort across Luiz Junior's goal and wide.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
He cheerfully refused broadcast interviews because he knew how his rasping vocal chords could be interpreted.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025
But the home side equalised on the stroke of half-time courtesy of a rasping long-range drive from Vitinha following a short corner routine.
From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025
What endures is the rasping byplay, the soaring exasperation, the tango of opposing temperaments finding fleeting common ground.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024
"What are you doing in there?" he called out with a rasping voice when the spotlight stopped on Victor.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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