Example Sentences

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As “Turn the Lights Back On” crescendoed, the crowd sang along earnestly.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

The roars crescendoed when Gauff was introduced before play began.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023

Together they led attendees on a sonic journey that began with drums and the hum of singing bowls, then crescendoed into the shimmering roar of gongs.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2023

Starr Kirkland, an actor, teacher and longtime Realize Your Beauty facilitator, reminded the campers to keep repeating their phrase as the group’s chant of shoddy messaging crescendoed.

From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2023

As the song crescendoed, a row of daisies poked up from the dirt and unfurled toward her hands.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs