Example Sentences

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Some investors privately groaned over what they saw as a frustrating lack of disclosure from the company for such a monumental decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The door groaned open, and out crawled Ernesto, blinking into the warm Southern California air.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

“Man oh man, this is bowling-shoe ugly,” groaned Mauro Ranallo, the Netflix announcer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

He happened to live a few counties over from her in Pennsylvania, and though his house wasn’t quite as old as hers, it groaned in the same way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025

“Now I extra wish I could be there,” she groaned.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows