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 keening cries of the bereaved could be heard at the gravesite.

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

The keening of the steam whistle signaled the departure of the train from the platform.

The mourners' keening filled the air as they bid farewell to their beloved friend.

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

The keening of mourners echoed through the somber church as they bid farewell to their beloved pastor.

The widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

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

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