Keening

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

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

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

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.