squeaky
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A frog that became an internet sensation because of its trademark squeaky defensive call has been added to a global list of species at high risk of extinction.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
“These City Council people placated to the squeaky wheels,” Brandhorst said after the council hearing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
Credit funds are definitely the squeaky wheel of the private-asset industry right now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
You sell a house at the price you believe will benefit all siblings, not just one sibling who has mastered the art of being a squeaky wheel.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 19, 2026
The aluminum barres, the grand piano in the corner, the squeaky pearl-gray floors.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
Break in the basketball season at your local outdoor court before the cold sends you inside to squeakier, less-fresh-smelling courts.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2018
Once I tried yelling my instructions in a much higher, squeakier voice than my team-mates – and they were much more likely to be obeyed.
From The Guardian ● May 20, 2013
My voice was much squeakier back then, like a cheese curd.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
Then she tried making a peep or two, and Janet’s chirps were even higher and squeakier than Nick’s.
From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
Her voice was higher and squeakier than normal.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
“The few content moderators left are going to be focused on Europe, because Europe is the squeakiest wheel.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2022
So the result in this squeakiest of seats will answer a lot of questions about this election.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2019
“There’s definitely too many movies out there now, and there’s a divide between the haves and the have-nots. Unless you’re the squeakiest wheel out there, it’s going to be hard to get noticed.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2017
While Ashley I. is the squeakiest wheel, Kaitlyn’s Costco date is looking especially shabby right now.
From Time ● Jan. 26, 2015
Renee and Tyler are perched on probably the squeakiest chairs I've ever heard in a radio environment but the chat is lively and sharp.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 15, 2013
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