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 wanderer stood on the mountaintop, feeling the keening wind against his face, yearning for freedom and adventure.

The mourners joined in a collective keening, their voices blending in a sorrowful chorus that echoed through the valley.

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

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