roar
Example Sentences
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That began with the shocked roar that met Rush’s first number, 1977’s “Xanadu,” a chugging slab of custom-van-tested shag splendor, akin to kicking off a trick show with the most dangerous stunt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Like Gareth, she had been in class when she heard a "tremendous" roar before a wave of debris crashed into the school.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It features a built-in system that amplifies the sounds of the electric engine in a bid to mimic the roar of a traditional supercar.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
At highway speeds, wind noise and tire roar will seep in but not enough to drown out conversation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
There was a din of crickets outside, and the pauseless roar of the river, and the stately world was illumined with pearly moonlight; but inside the log it was dark and hushed, like a crypt.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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