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What are the examples of onomatopoeia in a sentence?

Here are some examples of onomatopoeia in sentences:

* The bang of the door startled the cat. (The word "bang" imitates the sound of a door slamming shut.)

* The sizzle of the steak on the grill made my mouth water. (The word "sizzle" imitates the sound of food cooking on a hot surface.)

* The tick-tock of the clock kept me awake all night. (The words "tick-tock" imitate the sound of a clock.)

* The buzz of the bees was a constant drone in the garden. (The word "buzz" imitates the sound of bees flying.)

* The whoosh of the wind blew the leaves off the trees. (The word "whoosh" imitates the sound of wind blowing.)

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