groan

Example Sentences

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In the title role, here not a Greek king but a politician seeking election, Mr. Strong was so forceful you could practically hear the stage groaning with each step he took.

From The Wall Street Journal

I used to groan when it was my turn to be the meeting note-taker in a previous job.

From The Wall Street Journal

Host Conan O’Brien immediately broke the ice during his opening monologue when he cracked a joke at her expense that literally made the crowd grit its teeth and groan.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, what kind of a cosmic wrong was created when, every time we think about “Scent of a Woman,” we groan?

From Los Angeles Times

Hopefully, they’ll balance out that snub here as “A Real Pain” puts every groan in exactly the right place.

From Los Angeles Times