Etymology
Origin of keening
Example Sentences
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Only a handful of authentic keening songs were recorded from traditional singers, which Róis referenced on the record.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
Shift to Sport mode and the engine will hold at a high, keening rpm, trying to charge the battery faster than the driver can drain it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025
The tone of his voice is high, a keening sound.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024
When she sang on Coleman’s 1972 LP “Science Fiction” — keening improvisation cutting through a ferocious band — the sax legend gave her a warning about America.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024
A keening sound comes from deep in her throat.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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