sounds

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On the surface level, it sounds nice to tell people that it’s better to try talk therapy and regular exercise than an antidepressant.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

It sounds like the investment opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to get in on one of the hottest names on Wall Street, before the company’s stock even starts trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Anyone who’s been to France knows that’s trickier than it sounds, but easy tailoring and neutral colors are a safe bet for men and women.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

There were echoing sounds in the tunnel as well as the sound of splashing and dripping water as the team made their way through the dark environment with the aid of torch lights,

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But there was no insulating the sounds: the wail of a baby, the din of radios, the angry words of a family quarrel.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom