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scratchier

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If his most recent news conference is any indication, those may become scratchier.

From New York Times Apr. 23, 2021

“Got any kids?” he asked, his scratchy voice even scratchier than usual.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 5, 2018

Meanwhile, both speaking and singing, her voice was considerably lower, huskier and scratchier than it had been during “Auld Lang Syne.”

From New York Times Jan. 1, 2017

The Italian has become the second Ireland manager to lead the nation to the European Championship and the squad that he has here in Poland is indisputably of scratchier quality.

From The Guardian Jun. 8, 2012

“Let me go,” Tobias says, and he sounds scratchier than before.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth