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Ms. Dane’s voice, meanwhile, has a raspy, smoky quality that creates a sense of familiarity in her narration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Biden had a raspy voice, which his team said was because he was ill, and a moment where he seemed to lose his train of thought.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

Lyrics are delivered in raspy, gravelly voices that sound as authentic as the real thing.

From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026

Weakened and raspy from years in suspended cryosleep, when he moans “Where am I?” it comes out “Mrregghh errgh mreeh?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026

“Wobbly on his trotters,” the raspy voice decided.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

Ms. Ortiz watched Mrs. Ángela, whose hair appeared grayer than in her debut video, her voice slightly raspier.

From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2023

Thomas was recovering from laryngitis while recording the soundtrack version and his vocals are raspier than for the track released on its own.

From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2021

His voice was lower and raspier than when he had left the White House—you can hear the difference in the video—and his lethargy worried some aides.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2020

Her voice is raspier than it used to be, which is probably why she rapped more than she sang.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2018

"Man, I was gone. My bad," he said, his raspy voice even raspier, like he had just woke up.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds

I needed to leave, he told me in the raspiest voice I’d ever heard.

From Slate ● Apr. 5, 2023

I spun the dials and finally concentrated on one announcer—you know who I mean—with the raspiest, most grating voice this side of a vixen file.

From Cue for Quiet by Thomas L. Sherred