squawking

Example Sentences

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Ada, 36, is strolling on the beach, unfazed by the wail of air alert sirens mingling with the squawking of seagulls.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Even the animals are distinctive—especially Kōkī, the pet parrot who acts like a Shakespearean fool, squawking incautious truths to Tongan authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Massry runs from the front of the store to the back, walkie-talkie on his waist squawking as employees request help at the registers.

From Slate • Oct. 26, 2024

For her mother’s birthday on Nov. 12, Ramirez took her to Rosemead Boulevard to witness the unusual sundown spectacle of squawking parrots plunging into the trees.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2024

Ernie slammed the door, and Tess came darting across the yard, squealing, looking over her shoulder at the squawking storm of birds.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds