sing

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“Opera is a work of theater, usually presented onstage. And most of the performers sing. Most of the time.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

“Don’t worry, I’m not going to sing. I promise,” Gosling said before the film, prompting the crowd to boo.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

“From the day Michael was born he could sing. That was his ordained life, and once he found out what his niche was, that was what he did,” said Ruby Washington, Mr. Watford’s stepsister.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024

"They were like, 'Christine, you're sinking the ship, you have to leave'. And to be honest, I couldn't always sing. I got a little bit of pitchiness from my mum. I definitely had lessons."

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2024

“Fix anything. Could sense what ailed a car. Good with his hands. And he could sing. Sang the old-timey songs while he worked. Lord, he could sing. You take after him that way, son?”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner