grumbling

Example Sentences

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Grumbling nevertheless persists, including among many India startups not ensnared by scandals but concerned by them, highlighting the public relations headache for the company as it shores up its position in the country.

From Reuters • Jun. 17, 2022

"Instead of reacting to that as a concerned parent and worried about safety, Mrs. Grumbling texted, 'L.O.L, just I'm not mad. Just next time, don't get caught,'" McDonald said Saturday.

From Fox News • Dec. 4, 2021

Grumbling to himself and shaking his head, Cristiano Ronaldo went straight toward the tunnel at the final whistle of Manchester United’s latest slip-up at Old Trafford.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2021

Moran is touring the U.S. now with his latest stand-up show, Grumbling Mustard.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2017

Grumbling a few disinterested epithets, they moved away.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison