Examples of raspy in a Sentence
Her voice was raspy from yelling so much.
overwork tends to make him raspy
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Over the years, Arcángel — slim and small in stature but with a powerful, raspy voice — has earned his stature as one of reggaetón’s most influential and enduring artists.
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026
In an interview with The Charlotte Observer in his bedroom on Nov. 10, Walker was able to manage just a handful of words at a time between labored breaths, in a weakened, raspy voice.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
The birds are also known for their thrilling, raspy scream that Hollywood directors often use in films to emulate any hawk, and even raptors, according to Cornell.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025
So Erivo briefly spoke into the mic in a raspy voice.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026
In an interview with The Charlotte Observer in his bedroom on Nov. 10, Walker was able to manage just a handful of words at a time between labored breaths, in a weakened, raspy voice.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
The birds are also known for their thrilling, raspy scream that Hollywood directors often use in films to emulate any hawk, and even raptors, according to Cornell.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025
So Erivo briefly spoke into the mic in a raspy voice.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Raspy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raspy. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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