carp

Example Sentences

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But it does seem somewhat contradictory to slate Arsenal for their style when they fall short, then carp when they reach March in firm contention for all four major prizes.

From BBC

After years of carping about it, I am pleased to find VW’s latest infotainment system now mentally competent and even fun to use.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carp is a type of fish; carp also means to complain.

From Literature

Four heat exchangers are submerged in the 1.7 metre deep water, which is also home to dozens of koi carp and tench – fish that have their own role in the operation.

From BBC

In Werde’s view, Swift’s place atop the pop hierarchy makes such carping inevitable.

From Los Angeles Times