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- noun Plural form of
groan . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
groan .
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Examples
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No phony standing ovations or stupid groans from the opposing side.
Matthew Yglesias » Bob McDonnell To Attempt First Non-Horrible SOTU Response in American History 2010
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The mainmast, still fast by the shrouds, beat like a thunderous sledge-hammer against the ship's side, every stroke bringing groans from the men.
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Notes: Mason missed San Antonio's first free throw try, drawing some noticeable groans from the crowd.
USATODAY.com 2008
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The groans from the audience did not deter his Clinton-bashing.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers were a bit helter-skelter in the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks, turning the ball over 13 times and hearing groans from the home crowd.
USATODAY.com 2008
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According to Thérèse, on a train ride, she heard groans from the next compartment.
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He blew by the Knicks for a layup that gave the Clippers a 63-62 edge with 1: 50 remaining, eliciting loud groans from the Madison Square Garden crowd, but the Knicks recovered for a 66-65 advantage at halftime.
USATODAY.com 2008
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HOUSTON (AP) - Tracy McGrady heard the groans from the crowd, and with every missed free throw, they got louder.
USATODAY.com 2007
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The first sign of trouble came when she awkwardly hit a serve 10 feet long, prompting groans from the crowd.
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The term "groaning board" means a feast so heavily laden with good food that the table actually groans from the weight.
December 2006 2006
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