Example Sentences

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It’s why Carson Zone is at the gym every Monday and Friday, grunting into weighted hip thrusts and pushing through heavy staggered lunges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

This year, with Svitolina serving at 2-1 down in the first set, Sabalenka was called for hindrance by umpire Louise Azemar Engzell for grunting during a rally.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

With the match on serve, Sabalenka was hit with a hindrance call for grunting, triggering a long video review and boos.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

You could choose Homer Simpson grunting “D’oh!” or Eddie Van Halen shredding part of “Eruption.”

From Slate • Aug. 12, 2025

He was sweating from the effort and grunting from bearing the weight of the injured man.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy