Example Sentences

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In the summer, the temperature is always above 100; in the winter, the wind howls and shakes our townhouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The angry howls and popping exhaust notes came from a stable of candy-colored Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Loudspeakers at O-World, which has been closed to visitors since Neukgu's escape, have been blaring wolf howls and park announcements - the ones that Neukgu grew up listening to.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"I assume full responsibility for this defeat," an ashen-faced Jospin announced, bowing out of politics to howls of dismay from supporters.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The odd, wolfish duet floated through the air: this time it was a pair of high-pitched, girlish howls, followed by a deep and manly one.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood