Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sometimes, there was yelling and shouting or people giving haircuts in the street.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

There was yelling and booing and people crying, it was big and rousing, boring and absurd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Viewers found it hard to make out exactly what Green was yelling about unless they stayed around for post-speech coverage on cable news.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

Erin told the jury she wasn't reluctant, rather overwhelmed by the doctor who she believed was "yelling" at her.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

“It was pretty bad while she was yelling, but at least I didn’t have to finish it.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling