raspy

Example Sentences

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Sitting outside, she tells the camera in a raspy voice, “To whoever has her or knows where she is, it’s never too late.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“We still have hope and we still believe,” she tells the camera in a raw, raspy voice.

From The Wall Street Journal

So, too, is the film’s music, composer Anthony Willis and soundtrack artist Charlie XCX entwining raspy strings with grimy, ominous shudders.

From Los Angeles Times

“Nope, my voice is just too tired,” Ms. W. said, and, sure enough, it was sounding weak and raspy.

From Literature

His voice, once raspy and booming, had thinned to a gravelly whisper, but even then it drew people toward him.

From The Wall Street Journal