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husky

[huhs-kee] / ˈhʌs ki /




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Spiro favors crawling tempos and unadorned piano melodies, which leave more room for her husky voice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

There was also criticism: some listeners and critics have argued that many of his songs started to sound alike, with his trademark husky, introspective delivery creating a sense of sameness across different films and genres.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

The shouts — a husky voice with a Southern surf bro twang — echoed in the dojo as a 4-year-old blond boy with a headband reading “Lil’ Dragon” punched up at a scowling mannequin.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Back in 2010, the husky twin-turbo V6 and slick eight-speed automatic would have seemed almost magical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

“I promise you, Jonah,” he said in a husky voice.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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