growled

Example Sentences

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Although my stomach growled with anticipation, my heart and mind remained unsettled.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

Lyra and I sat there in the dark as a cello growled, a saxophone blared, and cosmic waves of sound washed over us.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2024

“Let’s do this,” he growled, handing me a to-go mug full of coffee as he slid into our car's driver’s seat and turned over the engine.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023

A dog growled, tugged on its chain and went quiet.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2023

The cuco stood up and growled, baring its sharp teeth at Seven.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega