Keening

The keening cries of the wounded soldier could be heard from the battlefield.

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

The air raid siren's keening pierced through the city, signaling imminent danger.

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

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

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

The keening tone of his voice conveyed the depth of his heartbreak.