roar
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The customary roar of approval from Labour MPs followed as he took his seat.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Starship, standing more than 400 feet tall on launchpads, generates a powerful roar as it lifts off and sonic booms during re-entries of its reusable boosters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
"When Japanese products first entered Europe, there was the same reaction, there were many questions," Zhang said, over the roar of engines being tested.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
The loudest roar at Wednesday’s practice was when he showed up on the sideline with fellow receiver Davante Adams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Inside, the howling winds quieted to a dull roar, and though the leaves and limbs shook, Clare knew they would hold.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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The pair have a bit of rivalry with Price's on-stage roars and antics often provoking Littler into doing similar, but the teenager denied that Price can get "under his skin".
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The new Pokémon sets will detect each other, so kids can “battle,” complete with light-up effects and creature-appropriate roars and fight sounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
High energy was the vibe when McCann got on stage to wild roars from the 9:30pm early show crowd and his energy match, noting he was excited to be at the historic club himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
But every few months, it roars with life, as it did this past weekend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
Hermione screamed over the deafening roars of the fire.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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Her friend pulled her up a hillside as the flood roared below.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Britain's Harriet Dart hailed the "community" of supporters who roared her on as she ended a 19-month wait for a Grand Slam win with a battling victory over Peyton Stearns at the US Open.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“We are absolutely stoked to be reopened and welcoming everyone onto the terrace” overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Nepenthe hostess Faith Sassepp said on a phone call as a helicopter roared in the background.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
At a critical juncture, Vollering’s teammate Celia Gery roared through a corner and appeared to move up and block Niewiadoma-Phinney as Vollering took the opportunity to sprint away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Suddenly, bright lights blinded my eyes as the door swung open and a familiar voice roared, “Never fear—Aldo’s here!”
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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Next to the damaged station, dozens of onlookers stared at the flames roaring from the vehicle amid shards of glass and rubble, AFP journalists observed.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
London’s priciest neighborhoods are showcases for ostentatious automobiles at all times of year, V12 engines roaring through streets where speed limits top out at 20 miles-per-hour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The roaring success of the exhibition led to a huge transformation in how she was received both in Japan and abroad.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Shares of CrowdStrike are roaring after the company revealed a record-breaking quarter, partially boosted by fears about the power of artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Akira reached around Sue, took the reins, and with a click of her tongue and a squeeze of her legs, they took off into the dark, smoky woods, Morris roaring angrily at their escape.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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