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This audio clip is a vivid depiction of a robust dump truck coming to a full stop using its air brakes. The audio starts with the deep, resonating hum of the truck's engine, an enduring symbol of power and industry. As the truck maneuvers, the low growl of its engine interplays with the occasional gravel crunch under its heavyweight tires. Then comes the distinctive hiss of the air brakes. This sound, a sharp, pneumatic release, is unmistakable, signaling the slowing of the enormous vehicle. The air brakes engage with a forceful sound, a controlled, high-pitched release of air that echoes in the surrounding space. As the dump truck comes to a complete halt, the engine noise subsides gradually, replaced by the ambient sounds of the site, leaving behind only a gentle purring that fades into silence. The air brakes, having done their job, settle into a hushed, intermittent hiss, drawing an audible full stop to the truck's motion.
