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gravel-voiced

British  

adjective

  1. speaking in a rough and rasping tone

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Michael Madsen, the gravel-voiced actor best known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films like “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill,” has died.

From Salon Jul. 3, 2025

This year's inductees were revealed live on American Idol, with the UK represented by hard rock band Bad Company and gravel-voiced eccentric Joe Cocker, 11 years after his death from lung cancer.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2025

In Sacramento as an Assembly member, the gravel-voiced Alatorre pushed through bills on prison reform, bilingual services and farmworker rights.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2024

On Monday, the gravel-voiced 69-year-old scion of the storied Kennedy family is expected to add another line to his political resume: independent presidential candidate.

From Washington Times Oct. 6, 2023

Instead, it’s a gravel-voiced white guy with an electric guitar.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

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