Keening

The keening whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water had boiled.

The keening whistle of the teapot signaled that the water was boiling.

The keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

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

The patient lay in the hospital bed, his keening thoughts consumed by the desire to be healthy again.

The old man sat by the grave, keening softly for his departed wife.

The haunting sound of keening filled the air as the people paid their respects to the fallen soldiers.

The somber, keening notes of the bagpipes filled the air at the memorial service, evoking a sense of solemnity and remembrance.

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

The injured bird emitted a keening cry, signaling its distress.