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

The door groaned open, and out crawled Ernesto, blinking into the warm Southern California air.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

Then I groaned some more and while I didn’t need an encore, I left the theater humming.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Phillip groaned again, looking like someone had tossed him bodily against one of the dead trees.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley