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She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I know so many people who don't have the luxury of an insurance policy so I would feel like a sham if I moaned about my situation.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

I moaned and groaned about the ridiculous minutiae with all my mom friends, but secretly I loved every video about 12 ways to decorate with fairy lights.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2024

“So maybe I won’t be warm,” Ms. Kadyrova, 85, moaned.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Anya threw herself away from the fight and turned to run when the willow tree moaned.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack