moaning

Example Sentences

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She admits it is a "challenge" but - mindful of the financial rewards the sport provides - thinks it is not a good look to see top players "moaning about the calendar".

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

He’s closer to the verbal creature in Shelley’s novel than the moaning depictions on-screen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

He also spent a few seconds moaning once more about the U.N. teleprompter that malfunctioned right before his speech to the General Assembly.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2025

He was highly critical of Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill after losing to Wales in 2018, and told him to "stop moaning", , external adding: "They don't have a clue what they are doing."

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

We could hear Queenie moaning in the kitchen as she fried salt mackerel, her tears splattering in the hot grease.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns