squeal
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And as “Blow Out” reminds us, all it takes to be pulled into this vicious riptide is the squeal of a shot-out tire skidding against the asphalt.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
When they get their money, they run madly for the exits, bowling over anyone in their path, and they squeal away in their cars, leaving tire tracks on the road.
From Slate ● Nov. 15, 2025
“SIX Sevennnnnn,” they squeal with a palms-up, seesaw hand gesture that looks somewhere between juggling and melon handling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
"We just heard this squeal, the rev of an engine and a huge, loud impact," Kimberly Stricklen, a visitor to New Orleans, told Reuters.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2025
Both Arlo and I squeal like little kids and thank her.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
He recently had a student say “try” five times, earning five loud squeals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
"You literally have tissues with you? I'm so impressed," Rapp squeals...
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2025
The noises are energizing: tire squeals, engine rumbles and a hip soundtrack once it gets past the classic rock standards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2025
In the audience, 130-odd children, ages 8 to 10, let loose squeals, some gasps, and one “it’s not real.”
From New York Times ● May 13, 2024
I wear my earmuffs on the T. When the track squeals intensify, Dad leans over and says, “How many seats in this car?”
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
This morning, I actually squealed when the library emailed to say my hold on “The Wind in the Willows”—a book I first read in sixth grade—was ready for pickup.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
Lindsie was estranged from her family for years over their suspicion that she had squealed to state and federal officials.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Picking up best pop act, Dean squealed "no way" and added: "Pop music is kind of confusing. I don't really know what it means but I think it's about togetherness and making people feel good."
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
She squealed loudly, dropped the phone receiver, and did a little dance like she had won the lottery.
From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2023
Nine squealed, scrabbling to stay on his feet.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Since then, he’s been standing at the edge of the property squealing and crying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Another standout is O.R.B, which pairs squealing guitars with a message of "bro solidarity".
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
The farmers and miners got to hear the most intoxicating music on Earth from brassy cornet players and driving saxophonists, exotic trombone mutes, squealing trumpets and sultry clarinets.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024
“It goes fast, you can hear the tires squealing and smell the brakes, but you’re not burning any fuel or making any noise. You and I could have a conversation going around the track.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
They came running and jumping, across the threadbare carpet, to the linoleum, squealing, “I want a ride!”
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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