moan over
Example Sentences
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In his 1974 book, “The Americanization of Dixie: The Southernization of America,” for example, the journalist and historian John Egerton issued a long, lonesome moan over how malled-up and hollow-souled the South was becoming.
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2013
We are shown the beach, the slate-tiled saltwater pool and the al fresco cocktail shanty—phenomena my fellow travelers quietly moan over and photograph with reverent diligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2013
In the serene, classic setting of the building designed by Thomas Jefferson, much was found to moan over in the condition of public affairs.
From Time Magazine Archive
Teague made so much moan over losing his ship that Brian promised it back to him when they had reached the castle; the stores and wine, however, he accounted good spoils of war.
From Nuala O'Malley by Bedford-Jones, H.
Then I began to groan and moan over my troubles, complaining to fate or fortune: Why are you always pursuing me?
From The Life of Lazarillo of Tormes; his fortunes and misfortunes as told by himself by Rudder, Robert S.
