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.