banshee wail
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a loud, wailing cry, often associated with a death omen
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- A chilling banshee wail echoed through the valley, foretelling a great loss.
- The wind howled outside, a terrifying banshee wail that kept them awake.
- The wind let out a banshee wail as it rattled the old window frames.
- From the haunted house, a chilling banshee wail echoed through the night.
- When she saw the wreckage, she let out a banshee wail of pure anguish.
- She let out a piercing banshee wail of terror when she saw the ghost.
- The ambulance siren rose to a banshee wail as it sped past.
- The old factory whistle emitted a mournful banshee wail at dawn.
- The old legend spoke of a banshee wail that preceded the king's death.
- Legend has it that hearing a banshee wail forebodes death.
- The electric guitar screamed with a banshee wail during the solo.
- The malfunctioning alarm system produced a grating banshee wail.
- A sudden banshee wail from the woods sent shivers down their spines.
- His scream was not just a shout, but a genuine banshee wail of despair.
- No one could sleep, haunted by the memory of that terrible banshee wail.
- They heard the distant, eerie banshee wail of a lost child in the woods.
- Did you hear that sound, like a distant banshee wail?
- The sudden banshee wail from the broken machinery startled everyone.
- The sound was unmistakable: the high, thin banshee wail of a dying engine.
- The violinist played a high-pitched note that sounded like a banshee wail.