moaned
Example Sentences
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She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
Fails tried to get her daughter comfortable as she cried and moaned.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2024
Another hiker moaned in pain and said "God is great" as a rescuer carried her on their back, AFP reported.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2023
“So maybe I won’t be warm,” Ms. Kadyrova, 85, moaned.
From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
“Who made him Chief, anyway,” Slopper moaned, kicking rocks as we started into the woods.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
