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

The traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

The keening aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery.

The lonely lighthouse emitted a keening beam of light that swept across the dark sea.

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

The haunting melody of keening echoed through the ancient ruins, commemorating the souls who had departed.