Example Sentences

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My answer is always because the traditional financial system is groaning under its own weight in a certain way, and why not?

From The Verge • Apr. 6, 2021

The state is groaning under a backlog of more than 10,000 clemency cases, and they are considered only four times a year.

From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2019

“But after the first couple of weeks, the novelty wears off very quickly, and your body is groaning and starting to really shout at you, saying, ‘Why?

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2013

For years, studies have concluded the economy is groaning under the weight of energy inefficiencies that, if fixed, would pay for themselves through reduced energy costs.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2012

When I open my eyes again, Max is groaning softly.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi