grunt
Example Sentences
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She shook her head in the direction of his uncle, who merely grunted.
From Literature
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The mate came over and shook him, and he grunted and rubbed his face.
From Literature
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He has a voice, provided by Aaron LaPlante, but communicates with Fang in grunts and bellows.
From Salon
Warren, wiping his mouth on his scarf, grunted assent.
From Literature
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He emits a grunt of ale and onion.
From Literature
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