moan

Example Sentences

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While Americans moan about $4 to $5 a gallon gas, Europeans pay the equivalent of $7 to $9 a gallon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

To mention the most popular moan, the silver screen has been losing its monopoly on displaying moving pictures since the arrival of TV in the 1940s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Against Notre Dame, the collective moan in the Coliseum with yet another last-minute loss because of Riley’s poor play calling was the breaking point for this lifelong Trojan.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2024

In future when people moan about all the creative players not being on the pitch together, he can say, "Tried that, 0-0 against Greece. Now what's your point?"

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

With a moan, Gurgi rolled over on his back and covered his face with his arms.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander