quaver

Example Sentences

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There’s usually an anxious quaver in his baritone, and when he raises his voice he reaches a throat-scraping desperation.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2022

There was a quaver in his voice, which defined the depth of his emotion.

From Scientific American • Dec. 23, 2021

It’s where Alana first says “You’re sweet, Gary,” a line Haim delivers with a lovely little quaver, as if a mask were falling away.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2021

Tears sprang to my eyes again, lending a quaver to my voice.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2019

But the reintroduced quaver in Franny’s voice had sent her quickly back to her chair.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger