Keening

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the busy street.

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

The old haunted house echoed with the keening cries of unseen spirits.

The marathon runner pushed through the pain with a keening determination, longing to cross the finish line.

The character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

The keening of the steam whistle signaled the departure of the train from the platform.

As the casket was lowered into the ground, the mourners erupted in heart-wrenching keening, expressing their sorrow.

The keening sound of the foghorn guided ships safely through the thick mist.

The marathon runner felt a keening desire to cross the finish line and claim victory.

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.