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 old graveyard was filled with the sound of keening voices as mourners gathered to pay their respects.

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 mournful keening of the women in black veils set a somber tone for the entire funeral procession.

The old man sat by the grave, keening softly for his departed wife.

The haunting sound of keening filled the air as the people paid their respects to the fallen soldiers.

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

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.

The keening of the grieving widow touched the hearts of everyone present, evoking a sense of empathy and compassion.