Example Sentences
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The Daily Star also heralds the news of Meghan's possible role as "Meg's lock stock... and two moaning Royals".
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
“Get me rewrite!” he seems to be moaning.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Antonelli complained about Russell's driving over the team radio but was told by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff to stop "moaning".
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Recent college graduates are moaning about their struggle to find jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 23, 2025
Along the way there was much spooky moaning and more than a few collisions, for even with the eyeholes it was not easy for the Ghostly Postals to see where they were going.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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