groaned

Example Sentences

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Some investors privately groaned over what they saw as a frustrating lack of disclosure from the company for such a monumental decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The door groaned open, and out crawled Ernesto, blinking into the warm Southern California air.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

“Man oh man, this is bowling-shoe ugly,” groaned Mauro Ranallo, the Netflix announcer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

During the hearing, the normally stoic Ohta repeatedly rolled his eyes and groaned at prosecutors’ attempts to justify the case.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

With each moment the crowd around us would swell, packing the nearby platforms, hanging over the edges, until the high structures groaned and swayed.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom