groan

Example Sentences

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In the title role, here not a Greek king but a politician seeking election, Mr. Strong was so forceful you could practically hear the stage groaning with each step he took.

From The Wall Street Journal

I used to groan when it was my turn to be the meeting note-taker in a previous job.

From The Wall Street Journal

Video taken at the scene and shared with the Times shows Parias handcuffed on a curb, groaning in pain.

From Los Angeles Times

Redick didn’t want to credit Golden State, and judging from the number of groans from a crowd that didn’t stick around until the end, it’s hard to blame him.

From Los Angeles Times

Upon hearing the words, “Mom’s not coming back anymore,” Isaac, Israel and Afrika are hysterical, groaning and crying while falling to the ground.

From Salon