thudding

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After a brief opening prelude, the second track, “Prophecy at 1420 MHz,” has an ominous guitar riff, thudding percussion and a pitched-down voice talking about God and run through what could be a Vocoder.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Moreno had more success in the third round, but Kavanagh regained control with more thudding leg kicks, before seeing out victory by defending a number of takedowns.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

In “1984,” Big Brother survives by wielding absolute power; freedom is flattened by the thudding steps of a goose-stepping soldier and by language that makes those steps seem necessary.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

Sims and the drummer Mac McNeilly skillfully wedded the thudding force and lascivious groove of the ’70s arena-rock gods they grew up on with the grimy racket of the ’80s underground.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2024

When I finally am able to push the thudding to the back of my head, I’m bowled over by the colors and smells and unadulterated joy around me.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir