Example Sentences

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One of the lesser-known tragedies is the story of Gary Stewart, a bar-prowling, hard-living singer from the hollers of eastern Kentucky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But us football fans must recognize that not everyone hoots and hollers for the conversion on a long third down or a legendary pick six.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2025

There were heartening hollers, dramatic dashes when chances were created and applause for the application of her players throughout.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

I have seen the first 90ish minutes of “Titanic” dozens of times, and as soon as that panicked sailor hollers “iceberg, right ahead!” off it goes.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024

Aunts with collards and yams, cousins with hoots and hollers, and runny noses.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander