Keening

The keening sound of the ambulance siren signaled a tragedy unfolding on the streets.

The distant keening of the siren warned of an approaching storm.

As the funeral procession passed by, the sound of keening echoed through the streets.

The keening sound of the ambulance siren pierced through the busy city streets.

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.