screech
verb (used without object)
to utter or make a harsh, shrill cry or sound.
has screeched
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present perfectof screech (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province, a once-thriving business of trading car parts from far-flung places has screeched to a halt due to conflicts at the country's borders.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Transport across the island, which was already reeling from the worst economic crisis in memory, has screeched to a near halt as petrol pumps run dry.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
As soon as the second has screeched into the sky, ending those torturous few seconds of suspense, he sprints back into the stadium, back up the stairs, back into position.
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2021
Have you all done a good job of staying connected virtually, or do you feel like the relationship has screeched to a halt?
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2020
Economic catastrophe had already arrived in the city, where many already live in poverty and the tourism industry has screeched to a halt.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 28, 2020
