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complain

[kuhm-pleyn] / kəmˈpleɪn /


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“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

Always there for him to confide in, complain to and entrust with his continually evolving thoughts on Jewish life and theology, Kaplan called these ledger-size handwritten volumes his “communings of the spirit.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"Stop being a coward and take Estevao off, it's not fair," rival parents would complain.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“Your lives are so easy, and still you find things to complain about!”

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown