complain

Example Sentences

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If you don’t start to read a putt until it is your turn, and you do that 18 times, you have lost your license to complain about the pace of others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The building bonanza is likely to boost GDP, analysts say, but some caution that it comes with risks, while residents displaced in the name of progress complain of being left behind.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“How do we now figure out this transfer portal? Let’s not complain about it,” Close said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Chemicals is one of the most important sectors in Europe's biggest economy but key industry players complain of high energy costs, onerous EU regulations and fierce foreign competition.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

I’ll be super quiet while I draw, so no one can complain about noise.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan