hoarsely
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Shaddock initially just hoarsely repeats, “Thank you, thank you.”
From Seattle Times
"I'm sorry, excuse my voice, I'm battling cancer," he said hoarsely.
From Salon
To ensure that our European Championship win could leave a legacy past last summer's blurry few days of celebration and hoarsely singing 'It's Coming Home' in Trafalgar Square.
From BBC
One woman got up and simply shouted hoarsely into the mic for a minute, with no actual jokes.
From Salon
“I put a quarter on the desk even though she ain’t f----ing worth it,” he shouted hoarsely outside the Capitol, displaying his souvenir for video cameras.
From Washington Post
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