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growled



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Although my stomach growled with anticipation, my heart and mind remained unsettled.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

Lyra and I sat there in the dark as a cello growled, a saxophone blared, and cosmic waves of sound washed over us.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2024

“Let’s do this,” he growled, handing me a to-go mug full of coffee as he slid into our car's driver’s seat and turned over the engine.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023

“I grew up believing in Darwinism,” he growled.

From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2023

Her stomach growled, and her mouth watered; it’d been days since she ate a full meal.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton



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