Example Sentences

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The video show medics trying to soothe the woman, who struggles to breathe and is moaning in distress.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2021

"I think the only sport that we're not playing at the Pan Am Games is moaning and groaning, and Toronto on a regular basis would be qualifying for a gold medal in that," Tory said.

From US News • Jul. 9, 2015

The teenager to your right is moaning and clutching his belly.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2014

“I almost lost my life, so I don’t understand anybody who gets up in the morning and is moaning and groaning and complaining,” he said.

From Washington Post • Jul. 29, 2011

Mam is moaning in the bed, her face pure white.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt