Keening

The keening wail of the baby echoed through the nursery, causing concern among the caregivers.

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

The widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

The young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

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

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.

The sound of keening could be heard from afar, drawing people to the funeral grounds to pay their respects.