Keening

The keening cries of the wounded soldier could be heard from the battlefield.

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

The air raid siren's keening pierced through the city, signaling imminent danger.

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

The scientist dedicated countless hours to research, driven by a keening curiosity to unlock the mysteries of the universe.

The women gathered in the cemetery, their voices intertwining in a mournful keening that honored the departed.