groaned

Example Sentences

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In 2017, when he asked if Tesla would use SpaceX tech in its vehicles, Musk groaned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Kuang was taking readers to hell in her newest book, I groaned.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 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

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

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

To think, just a year ago I would have followed him fearlessly, exhilarated and breathless each time the board groaned beneath me.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros