1.   Dwindled by distance, comical in its wrath since it came from good-humored Ken, the deep voice would rise higher.

2.   He was also beginning to relapse into invective and his voice was rising.

3.   Her voice rose above the shouts of the children.

4.   Her voice rose in panic.

5.   Her voice rose with an anger that had built up over months.

6.   His voice rose above the hubbub.

7.   His voice rose in frustration.

8.   Mavis said, her voice rising, the rain suddenly louder as the back door opened and closed.