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Examples of raspy in a Sentence
Her voice was raspy from yelling so much.
overwork tends to make him raspy
Recent Examples on the Web
Frontman Tommy Victor, whose raspy voice brings to mind Lemmy from Motorhead, was joined by two former members of Killing Joke on the band’s heavy, almost industrial fourth album, Cleansing.
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2024
For the next two decades, his earnest, raspy voice and wispy white hair were fixtures at commission meetings.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
With her platinum hair, raspy voice and glamorous ’50s-style dresses, Ms. Astor was a formidable presence among the music, film and art makers who gathered at the Mudd Club in TriBeCa.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Ross’ voice has an appealing raspy quality, while the ballad’s melody offers ample space to showcase his upper range in the final chorus.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2024
His unique blend of raspy yet smooth vocals and sugary bachata sounds sets him apart.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2023
She was also known for her raspy voice and lightning-quick sense of humor.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
According to the Zach Bryan official website, Bryan is recognized for his raspy voice and a mix of classic folk and country music.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2024
Lately, Peso Pluma’s raspy twang seems to be everywhere.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2023
Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2024
For the next two decades, his earnest, raspy voice and wispy white hair were fixtures at commission meetings.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
With her platinum hair, raspy voice and glamorous ’50s-style dresses, Ms. Astor was a formidable presence among the music, film and art makers who gathered at the Mudd Club in TriBeCa.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Ross’ voice has an appealing raspy quality, while the ballad’s melody offers ample space to showcase his upper range in the final chorus.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2024
His unique blend of raspy yet smooth vocals and sugary bachata sounds sets him apart.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2023
She was also known for her raspy voice and lightning-quick sense of humor.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
According to the Zach Bryan official website, Bryan is recognized for his raspy voice and a mix of classic folk and country music.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2024
Lately, Peso Pluma’s raspy twang seems to be everywhere.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2023
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“Raspy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raspy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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