groaning

Example Sentences

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The story all of your favorite journalists are groaning over.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025

In the title role, here not a Greek king but a politician seeking election, Mr. Strong was so forceful you could practically hear the stage groaning with each step he took.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Upon hearing the words, “Mom’s not coming back anymore,” Isaac, Israel and Afrika are hysterical, groaning and crying while falling to the ground.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

They don't fall for it, rolling their eyes and groaning - a cue for Phil to break into a rendition of the song If You Don't Know Me By Now.

From BBC • May 10, 2025

Gogolev clenched his fists and tugged at his collar, groaning.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood