The engine groaned and the tires spun, kicking up a great deal of dust.

The main engines groaned, and protested, and burst back into use.

However, acceleration would be more pleasant if the engine didn't groan so much.

The engines groaned and strained as it did its gymnastics.

Another hour passed before the engine groaned and shuddered out of the station.

The engine groaned, nearly turning over, then died again.

The engines whined and groaned, trying to maintain stability.

On the road, Paul tried to force the truck to go faster, but the engine groaned and the front end shook violently.

As the ship left orbit and began to descend into the violent atmosphere, its engines groaned, then rose to a roar.

I pulled off the road as the engine groaned and complained.