mope
Example Sentences
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The alternative is to mope and boo and there's no future in that.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
He’s since apologized, saying, “I do town halls all around the world, and as you know, I mope sometimes.”
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2025
Fortunately, Sennott is entertaining even as a mope.
From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2024
According to the director, Roberts proceeded to mope through the casting process, which included readings with the likes of Russell Crowe, Ralph Fiennes, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2024
Cows separated from their calves will mope and bellow for days.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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