complain of

Example Sentences

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Many leaseholders complain of spiralling service charges, which they have no control over and must pay for the management and maintenance of their building.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Critics, seldom experts in interlinguistic transfer, will complain of translation’s infidelity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 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

Residents began to complain of an “unbearable” stench that they said caused headaches, nausea, and eye, ear and nose irritation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Especially in the early years of the Movement, one often heard nonwhite students complain of feeling lost on the campus.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez