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reedy

[ree-dee] / ˈri di /












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Lopez handed one to Juan Ballena, who immediately used it — a shrill, reedy blast soon answered by others.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

Looking up, we discover that these are the naked trunks of trees, their reedy, leafless tops scraping against a gray sky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

It is a little strange to see the presumptive mayor of New York City break bread with comedians like Mullen and Halkias in the reedy territory in which they operate.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025

The Times' Kevin Maher went further, suggesting Chalamet's "thin and reedy" singing voice ultimately "lets him down".

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023

His thin, reedy voice made his plea more heart-wrenching than if he’d howled it.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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