Example Sentences

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Husband No. 1 had groaned, "Living with you and those kids was like living with Carrie Nation in a den of lions."

From Time Magazine Archive

Asher had groaned good- naturedly, turned his bike, and ridden back while Jonas waited.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

They were talking about letters that morning because Calder had groaned about having to write a thank-you note, and said that it was always a waste of time.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

Every head in the room swiveled to see who had groaned.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

He was instantly ashamed that he had groaned and said in apology: "It was pain of the spirit and not of the body that caused me to make lament."

From The Great Sioux Trail A Story of Mountain and Plain by Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis)