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They were in such distress, in short, that they sent a letter to Rome entreating help — which they called the Groans of the Britons; and in which they said, ‘The barbarians chase us into the sea, the sea throws us back upon the barbarians, and we have only the hard choice left us of perishing by the sword, or perishing by the waves.’
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They were in such distress, in short, that they sent a letter to Rome entreating help -- which they called the Groans of the Britons; and in which they said, 'The barbarians chase us into the sea, the sea throws us back upon the barbarians, and we have only the hard choice left us of perishing by the sword, or perishing by the waves.'
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They were in such distress, in short, that they sent a letter to Rome entreating help -- which they called the Groans of the Britons; and in which they said, 'The barbarians chase us into the sea, the sea throws us back upon the barbarians, and we have only the hard choice left us of perishing by the sword, or perishing by the waves.'
A Child's History of England Charles Dickens 1841
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There you go America: a presidential candidate who wants to hit the ground sleeping.10.02am: The Guardian's Ewen Macaskill reports from the scene:Groans from part of audience when reporter raises sex allegations.
Herman Cain: first appearances after sexual harassment allegations – live 2011
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Groans or creaks heard by your crouching friend are signs of shocks and/or bushings in distress.
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Tristram: (Groans) The collection of small wires wrapped in a plastic coat, plugged into that small indentation.
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Groans and sighs peppered with outbursts of profanity filled the lavender room.
Stealing Candy Allison Hobbs 2010
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Groans and sighs peppered with outbursts of profanity filled the lavender room.
Stealing Candy Allison Hobbs 2010
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Groans were heard in the cabin, with someone saying, What a way to end the day.
WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010
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Groans filled the air as the residents of Fairview Acres turned and made their way through the hole in James Hensley's wall.
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