sound
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Among the weapons Russia used during the barrage was its Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which can travel 10 times the speed of sound and is capable of carrying nuclear warheads, according to Moscow.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
The engine roar, so critical to Ferraris, can be provided by what the company calls an “external amplification system” that pumps the natural sound of the electric axles out to the street.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
If your friend’s mother has signed legal documents, she must have been of sound mind at the time and done so without undue influence.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
Maalouf: Miles Davis’ legacy is not only a sound, it’s a mindset.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
“No, it doesn’t sound quite right. Eusebius Gentile Mossel.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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Vocabulary lists containing sound
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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