complain of
Example Sentences
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Yannick was taken into custody this week when he went to police to complain of defamation.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Critics, seldom experts in interlinguistic transfer, will complain of translation’s infidelity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 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
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
Mr. Pennyworth had little to complain of these days.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
