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wails

  • plural
    of wail.
    wail
    verb (used without object)
    to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering.
  • present tense form
    of wail (3rd person singular).
    wail
    verb (used without object)
    to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering.

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The constant air raids are a huge problem for businesses, many of which have to shut their doors every time a siren wails.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

"Literally, the entire group was there in the building, this is a terrible and extraordinary event," he said, as anguished wails from other pilgrims with him are heard over the video.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

The overkill hits its nadir when the Bride repeatedly wails the survivors’ hashtag, “Me too!”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026

Near Kelly: Set against the Teton Range, the movie “Shane” ends with Alan Ladd in the title role riding away on his horse while little Joey wails, “Shane! SHANE! Come back!”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026

I picked up the sad, tattered souvenir, hearing her wails in my head.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson