Keening

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

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

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

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

The artist's brush moved across the canvas with a keening grace, expressing her deep longing for freedom.

The haunting sound of keening echoed through the village as news of the tragedy spread.

The keening mother held her child's lifeless body, overcome with grief.