screeching
adjective
screech·ing
ˈskrē-chiŋ 
Examples of screeching in a Sentence
the screeching blast of the factory whistle hurt my ears
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The closing scene, from Cleveland’s perspective, was pain, the sting of a blown 3-1 series lead and the screeching halt of an improbable, magical journey.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The developments brought Wall Street’s record-breaking rally to a screeching halt, with technology stocks weighing on indexes.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The bridge plunged into the river below, killing six construction workers and bringing the major shipping artery at the Port of Baltimore to a screeching halt.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 May 2026
While spirits are high about the idea, experts say the regulatory hurdles alone could slow momentum to a screeching halt.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 9 May 2026
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The developments brought Wall Street’s record-breaking rally to a screeching halt, with technology stocks weighing on indexes.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The bridge plunged into the river below, killing six construction workers and bringing the major shipping artery at the Port of Baltimore to a screeching halt.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 May 2026
While spirits are high about the idea, experts say the regulatory hurdles alone could slow momentum to a screeching halt.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for screeching
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“Screeching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screeching. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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screeching
adjective
screech·ing
ˈskrē-chiŋ
: sudden sense 1a
her career came to a screeching halt
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