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ululates

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present tense third-person singular of ululate

as in howls

to make a long loud mournful sound Arab women ululating with grief

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Foxes use a variety of calls, including barks, howls, yaps, and growls.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Each dish and recipe howls with a common sense of place.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026

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