groan

Example Sentences

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The rickety little building groaned and shuddered, and Owen and George threw their hands out to steady themselves.

From Literature

He grunted and groaned and glared at Zeke as he approached, but the metal wouldn’t budge.

From Literature

“He’s going to be in my room forever!” he groaned.

From Literature

Jenrick managed to be late to his own defection, in the latest dollop of farce on a day groaning with drama, jeopardy, skulduggery and plotting.

From BBC

And as the door clicked shut, I pushed the fireplace poker off the bed and pulled the lace pillow over my head with a groan.

From Literature