Recent Examples on the WebBig Mama Thornton had a massive hit in 1952 with this R&B belter, the first hit from the legendary writing team of Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller.—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024 Her first goal was a belter taken from midfield, and the second was scored on the counterattack.
Shayna Ward, Oakland Tech wrestling: Ward, a junior, was the runner-up at the CIF state 120-pound wrestling championship.—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024 The show’s formula, designed to draw in viewers across generational lines, featured rock groups like the Who and Jefferson Airplane and established stars like belter Kate Smith and jazz singer Mel Torme.—Fred A. Bernstein, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2023 Initially, Rapp was hesitant to lean into the power of her voice, fearing she’d be branded a Broadway belter instead of a real musician.—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for belter
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