Keening

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the busy street.

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

The artist painted with a keening heart, yearning to capture the beauty of nature on the canvas.

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

The character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

The keening of the steam whistle signaled the departure of the train from the platform.

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

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

The keening sound of the foghorn guided ships safely through the thick mist.

The artist's brush moved across the canvas with a keening grace, expressing her deep longing for freedom.

The violinist played a sorrowful melody, evoking a keening tone from the instrument.