Example Sentences

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In this episode, the Sandman is moping and reflecting on his purpose.

From The Verge • Aug. 5, 2022

In other words, you don't scrutinize/second-guess/self-flagellate just because your boyfriend is moping and his mother is closing in fast.

From Washington Post • May 29, 2022

Though Narrator Josh cannot directly shape the past in which regular Josh is moping, he can certainly shape our view of it.

From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2018

And then you have to have a hop in your step as you walk in to make sure no one else is moping around.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2012

I know B—— C—— hav tole a meny lie Whenever you here see them Pardie tell them to write to this a dress Say Pardie old H—— is moping up in his Barber shop.

From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 4, 1919 by Various