trilled

Example Sentences

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“Some boys take a beautiful girl and hide her away from the rest of the world,” she trilled.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2025

Percussive footwork was multiplied in tight unison, groups moved in handsome lines and circles, castanets trilled and soloists broke out in displays of expertise.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2024

In Mozambique, Yao honey-hunters do so with a trilled "Brr! ..." followed by a guttural " ... hmm!"

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2023

As if rejoicing about the extra-wet weather, male gray tree frogs trilled their mating call on overtime this challenging season.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

“I mean, wouldn’t that be a ball to end all balls!” she trilled excitedly to Shorty, who was not very excited by her enthusiasm.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols