groaned

Example Sentences

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“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

I groaned to see a giant fork and spoon mounted on the kitchen wall of one of Marvin’s for-sale properties, then smiled when the silverware got ripped down and repurposed as jousting weapons.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

Arsenal's fans groaned in frustration at too much over-elaboration around the penalty area.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

Kin groaned as he walked around the forge to her and leaned over the tall counter, a condescending smile on his face.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack