start to wail
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to commence the action of wailing
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Examples (10)
- The baby began to fuss, then started to wail loudly.
- As the ambulance approached, its siren started to wail.
- She could feel the panic rise and start to wail uncontrollably.
- When the news broke, the crowd started to wail in collective grief.
- The old machinery would often start to wail before breaking down.
- Don't let the child start to wail; try to comfort him.
- If the burglar alarm starts to wail, the police will be here quickly.
- The wind started to wail through the cracks in the old house.
- He knew his dog would start to wail if left alone too long.
- Suddenly, a distant air raid siren started to wail.