moaned

Example Sentences

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After also being forced to wait on the fairway, McIlroy stuck his approach to the green well below the hole and exasperatedly moaned about how long he was having to wait between shots.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Fails tried to get her daughter comfortable as she cried and moaned.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2024

“So maybe I won’t be warm,” Ms. Kadyrova, 85, moaned.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2023

“Someone has hired Death himself to kill me. Or worse,” moaned Samir.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri