carp

Example Sentences

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A review of the transcripts shows that there was virtually no carping, quibbling or grousing among attorneys during the trial.

From Seattle Times

Mr Lunn, a building inspector from Wokingham, has been fishing since he was a child, and carp fishing "since I was about 12".

From BBC

Republicans ought to come up with their own audacious plans that tackle major challenges such as climate change and caring for the aged instead of settling for sideline carping.

From Seattle Times

Outside-world triggers for Inger are multifarious — she refuses to bathe and often carps about walking — but none prove as potent as Andreas’s scorn, which sets hurdles throughout the trip.

From New York Times

Inside a fishbowl, the goldfish — a species of carp native to East Asia, bred for aesthetic delight and traditionally believed to bring good fortune — is hardly more than home décor.

From New York Times