groaning

Example Sentences

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Anyway, before we could respond, he gestured at a TV mounted on the wall, level with the highest shelves groaning with organic kibble and handmade toys, and sang out, “Because there he is!”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

The story all of your favorite journalists are groaning over.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025

In the title role, here not a Greek king but a politician seeking election, Mr. Strong was so forceful you could practically hear the stage groaning with each step he took.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

This house was old, like pre-Revolutionary War old, and so as I followed her through the many rooms and up the tight, groaning staircase to my room, both B’s head and mine brushed the ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025

There was groaning from around the lecture hall, and Max laughed as he stepped back and Anita took his spot.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon