Example Sentences

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At a time when the going rate for pho was $7 and cheaper around the Chinatown International District, some customers bellyached that $10 pho was price gouging, or the yuppification of Vietnamese food.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

We bellyached and we grouched, but really, we did nothing.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2024

Whereas Michael Myers paced calmly in a silly jumpsuit, Lewis bellyached in moody black outfits.

From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024

At one point, he even bellyached, "I'm a victim. I will tell you. I'm a victim."

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2022

Louie dragged his feet, bellyached, and quit at the first sign of fatigue.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand