Keening

The old woman's keening wails pierced the quiet night, mourning the loss of her husband.

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

The refugee glanced back at his war-torn homeland with keening eyes, filled with longing for a peaceful life.

The mother's keening could be heard as she grieved over the loss of her child.

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