grunting
- present participle of grunt.
Example Sentences
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Grunting during physical activities that demand sudden short, sharp bursts of power, such as weight training, is common and probably has been used since our prehistoric ancestors hefted stones or heaved projectiles.
From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2018
Grunting with every throw, Skaggs said he felt better than he had on any day since his July 31, 2014, elbow injury.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2017
Grunting led to talking, which led to writing, which led to letters.
From The Verge • Nov. 4, 2015
Grunting in a satisfied way, he clapped me on the shoulder and said, “All right!”
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2013
Grunting, Trey lifts up, grips, and turns me over like I’m a sack of potatoes.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
