moaned

Example Sentences

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She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Fails tried to get her daughter comfortable as she cried and moaned.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2024

Another hiker moaned in pain and said "God is great" as a rescuer carried her on their back, AFP reported.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023

“So maybe I won’t be warm,” Ms. Kadyrova, 85, moaned.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2023

“She deleted them after we downloaded everything,” Chip moaned.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix