Keening

The marathon runner pushed through the pain with a keening determination, longing to cross the finish line.

The traditional keening at the Irish wake added an emotional element to the farewell ceremony.

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

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

The injured bird emitted a keening cry, signaling its distress.

The keening voices of the choir brought tears to the audience's eyes.