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groan

[grohn] / groʊn /




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As I set off, the shoes emitted a peppy clip-clop and a satisfying groan of distressed leather with each step.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Slowly, “Undertone” reveals itself to be all style and very little substance, with enough baffling character choices to make you groan.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

The final sound the movie creates is a disappointed groan from the audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

They cheer and groan in equal measure when he reels off some of the catchphrases he's developed over the years.

From BBC • May 10, 2025

The creak of the pulley and the low, strained groan of the rope tore at my nerves.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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