Example Sentences

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One student volunteer looks on the verge of tears while others are shrieking or singing.

From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2020

One student volunteer looks on the verge of tears while others are shrieking or singing.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2020

The unseen bats are shrieking, evidently enraged at the intrusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2013

Twenty feet in front of Vicki, high on the concrete platform, Bridey, Veva and Dianne are shrieking with excitement.

From Time Magazine Archive

Two are shrieking and standing on wooden produce boxes.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins