Example Sentences

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They’re playing tough basketball, witness everything growling Marcus Smart does down the stretch, from steals to treys.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

I’ll base entire trips off a craving for a specific flavor or dish that pops up in my dreams, leaving my stomach growling in the morning.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2025

You’ve heard of Goldilocks and the three bears, but not even five growling beasts can disrupt this rally.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

Lake’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah” is a more somber affair, a growling ballad with touches of Southern soul.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Naturally the children were startled and reacted with an outpouring of howls and barks, followed by fierce growling.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood