Keening

The keening stench of decay emanated from the garbage dumpster, making it difficult to pass by.

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

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

The mournful keening of the women in black veils set a somber tone for the entire funeral procession.

The women of the village gathered to keening when they heard the news of the shipwreck.

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

The keening of the grieving widow touched the hearts of everyone present, evoking a sense of empathy and compassion.

The haunting sound of keening echoed through the village as news of the tragedy spread.

The keening mother held her child's lifeless body, overcome with grief.