moan

Example Sentences

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To mention the most popular moan, the silver screen has been losing its monopoly on displaying moving pictures since the arrival of TV in the 1940s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Against Notre Dame, the collective moan in the Coliseum with yet another last-minute loss because of Riley’s poor play calling was the breaking point for this lifelong Trojan.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2024

Then people moan about the noise, when the venue was there first.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

His comment: Fans often moan when their GM moves down, but Seahawks fans are used to it.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024

There was stirring in the ranks at this but no one had the courage to moan about it to her face.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly