roar
Example Sentences
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When I drove up, the gate was open, though there were no other cars; from its dull roar, I could tell the plant was not totally idle.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
The BBC team could hear the fierce roar of jets as we stood outside RAF Akrotiri which is used for training and as a mounting base for overseas operations in the Middle East.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
Moments later, a second rocket motor kicks in with a deafening roar.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
The best-ever buzz around this outfit has rounded into a roar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
Now and then a piece of ice would break off with a roar.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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