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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Wail' in a Sentence

"To make a long, sad cry without using words, often at a high pitch, expressing grief or suffering, such as when in pain." more

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The ambulance sirens had been wailing as they rushed through the city streets to reach the accident site.
The baby had been wailing for hours, and the exhausted parents were struggling to console their little one.
The grieving widow had been wailing uncontrollably at the funeral, mourning the loss of her husband.
Despite the pain in her heart, she had been wailing a beautiful song that echoed through the empty hall.
The wind howled through the night, and the lone wolf had been wailing in the distance.

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Wail

weyl
verbTo make a long, sad cry without using words, often at a high pitch, expressing grief or suffering, such as when in pain.
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Last Updated On: July 24, 2024
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