groaned

Example Sentences

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Some investors privately groaned over what they saw as a frustrating lack of disclosure from the company for such a monumental decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“Man oh man, this is bowling-shoe ugly,” groaned Mauro Ranallo, the Netflix announcer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

From witness accounts, we already knew that he groaned for roughly 45 seconds and continued to breathe for around 80 seconds.

From Slate • May 12, 2025

And I laughed and groaned and said, “Of course it’s all true.”

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025

I just groaned way down deep, wrapped both arms around the gate post, and held on.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls