Keening

As the fog rolled in, a keening foghorn warned ships of the treacherous rocks ahead.

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

The keening tone of his voice conveyed the depth of his heartbreak.