groaned
Example Sentences
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The PGA Tour groaned about fighting an asymmetrical war against a rival with a bottomless wallet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
His friends groaned and tried to shush him; he waved them off.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 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
When I didn’t answer, he groaned in exasperation.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
