sounding
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International organisations have been sounding the alarm over the possible spread of famine, already declared in parts of the country, while around 20 million people suffer from severe food insecurity.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
Interim President Rodríguez and opposition leader Machado laid out competing visions, sounding the opening gun of a power struggle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Lately I’ve noticed the press has been sounding the alarm about the possibility of a downturn in consumer spending.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
She was able to unlock her phone and record what was happening, the court heard, and that she was described as sounding in pain, upset and crying.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
"You haven't got a fever," she said, sounding relieved.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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