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Recent Examples of gravelly The Ukrainian president, in his gravelly voice, was trying to convince the American people and their leaders to stick with Ukraine. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 21 Dec. 2022 Named for the Maori word that describes the gravelly soil in which the grapes are grown, this wine introduces itself with aromas of graphite, purple flowers and cedar. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2022 Within seconds, their Hyundai Elantra spun out on the gravelly road and plunged backwards off a cliff along the Angeles Forest Highway. Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2022 That so many of the performers are gifted comedians adds to the fun, although perhaps the funniest is Reeves, adopting the gravelly voice that seems to have become di rigueur for Batman. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for gravelly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravelly
Adjective
  • For most of his first 10 songs, Costello’s singing was ragged and hoarse.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
  • Screamed himself hoarse and still tried calling for his brother.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • With a deep, gruff voice and animus toward humanity, McCarthy was an unusual dance-music star when Nitzer Ebb started notching chart hits.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
  • Two months ago, the world lost a gruff and burly guitar player named Al Barile.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
Adjective
  • The footage has resonated with countless husky owners who are all too familiar with the breed's mischievous nature.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • Pictures of husky puppy Kiss who is now in the care of Austin Pets Alive!
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025

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“Gravelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravelly. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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