moan over
Example Sentences
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In his 1974 book, “The Americanization of Dixie: The Southernization of America,” for example, the journalist and historian John Egerton issued a long, lonesome moan over how malled-up and hollow-souled the South was becoming.
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2013
We are shown the beach, the slate-tiled saltwater pool and the al fresco cocktail shanty—phenomena my fellow travelers quietly moan over and photograph with reverent diligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2013
In the serene, classic setting of the building designed by Thomas Jefferson, much was found to moan over in the condition of public affairs.
From Time Magazine Archive
“I noticed a well of some sort just back of that shack,” remarked Jack as if he too, shared in this moan over the absence of drinking water.
From Eagles of the Sky With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes by Newcomb, Ambrose
Cynthia thought of Sandy's moan over the baby-things of the factory and her eyes filled.
From A Son of the Hills by Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa)
