sound
Example Sentences
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Well, there was a sound that did not match the rhythm of the moment.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Ibrahim Ahmad was getting ready to go to the airport when his wife heard a sound that she couldn’t place.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
When the cave floods, the rising and falling of the water sucks through air and makes a sound uncannily similar to flatulence.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
You can also talk about how certain bets, like a parlay that combines more than one wager, may sound more lucrative but also increases the likelihood of losing.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
“That’s right. I don’t mean to sound ungrateful, but I’ve got lots of homework I should be working on right now.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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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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