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  • past participle of drone.
  • past tense form of drone.

droned



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Yet, Carlson’s listless approach to the Russian dictator, who droned on endlessly, proved a wasted opportunity.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2024

The violins played long notes on high, not unlike the angelic overture to Wagner’s “Lohengrin,” as the horns droned down below.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Canned music droned from the telephone as Jessica Sanchez waited, fidgeting and shifting her pregnant belly in her chair at the Santa Monica community health center.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2023

One day after it got too bizarre, the actors said nothing funny and court proceedings droned on to keep Gladden off their scent.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2023

Mosquitoes droned loudly until the room was a great hum.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin



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