Keening

As the fog rolled in, a keening foghorn warned ships of the treacherous rocks ahead.

The abandoned puppy let out a keening howl, desperately yearning for someone to rescue it.

The wounded animal emitted a keening cry, pleading for help.

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

The keening howls of the wolf pierced the silence of the night.

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

The keening tone of his voice conveyed the depth of his heartbreak.