Keening

The mourners swayed and chanted in a keening rhythm, honoring the memory of the deceased.

The keening whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water had boiled.

The keening whistle of the teapot signaled that the water was boiling.

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

The refugee glanced back at his war-torn homeland with keening eyes, filled with longing for a peaceful life.

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

The sailor set sail with a keening longing for adventure, eager to explore uncharted waters.