- present participle of moan.
moaning
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The dramatic trills of “Venus” and moaning peals of “Torn Curtain” showcased Lloyd’s natural guitar language with Verlaine, adding up to an unmistakable and irreplaceable sound.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026
Richardson's front-seat passenger, his cousin Gabrielle Debotte, told the trial that both heard "moaning" from outside as he drove from the collision scene.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
“It was enough where the mama bear was moaning loudly trying to get help.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Here, Fay Victor, a uniquely daring and creative singer, adorns her vocal with all manner of creaking, wailing, moaning and scatting, yet she maintains Bey’s feeling of directing a congregation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
“Y’all girls cry about it tonight, but come tomorrow I don’t want to hear none of this sniffling and moaning over those finger-popping hoodlums.”
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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